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Chantilly High School vs. Centreville High School

Should you attend Chantilly High School or Centreville High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Chantilly High School
4201 Stringfellow Rd
Chantilly, VA 20151
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Centreville High School
6001 Union Mill Rd
Clifton, VA 20124
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Chantilly High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Centreville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 3,006 students in grades 9-12, Chantilly High School ranks in the top 50% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,487 students in grades 9-12, Centreville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,006 students
2,487 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chantilly High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Centreville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chantilly High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Centreville High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
226 teachers
171 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chantilly High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Centreville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chantilly High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Centreville High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#735 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
#589 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chantilly High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Centreville High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 50% in VA)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chantilly High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centreville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
90%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chantilly High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centreville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
86%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
92%
(Top 30% in VA)
91%
(Top 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Chantilly High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Centreville High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Chantilly High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Centreville High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
749
562
Grade 10 Students
764
623
Grade 11 Students
715
651
Grade 12 Students
778
651

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
40%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chantilly High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Centreville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chantilly High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Centreville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chantilly High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Centreville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
33%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chantilly High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Centreville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chantilly High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Centreville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chantilly High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Centreville High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chantilly High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Centreville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chantilly High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Centreville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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