For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 321 students in the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public high school in Fairlawn is Anacostia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington, DC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 35% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington, DC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anacostia High School, with 50-59% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in District Of Columbia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington, DC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anacostia High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 16th St. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 698-2155
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 698-2155
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington, DC include Anacostia High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington?
the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high schools average of 91% (majority Black).
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