Meridian High School, formerly George Mason High School, is a comprehensive public high school that serves the independent City of Falls Church. The school, which serves some 850 students in grades 9–12, is the sole high school in the Falls Church City Public Schools system.
Serving 893 students in grades 9-12, Meridian High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 893 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: George Mason High's attendance zone covers the entire Falls Church, VA school district, encompassing approximately 2.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meridian High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Meridian High School's student population of 893 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
893 students
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1952
School Rankings
Meridian High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#407 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)93%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)89%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
8%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
4%
21%
White
61%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
88.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
School Mascot
Mustang
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridian High School's ranking?
Meridian High School is ranked #407 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Meridian High School?
The graduation rate of Meridian High School is 96%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Meridian High School?
893 students attend Meridian High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Meridian High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meridian High School?
Meridian High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meridian High School offer ?
Meridian High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Meridian High School part of?
Meridian High School is part of Falls Church City School District.
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