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Westfield High School vs. Centreville High School

Should you attend Westfield 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
Westfield High School
4700 Stonecroft Bv
Chantilly, VA 20151
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Centreville High School
6001 Union Mill Rd
Clifton, VA 20124
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 2,746 students in grades 9-12, Westfield High School ranks in the bottom 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 50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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
2,746 students
2,487 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westfield 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
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westfield High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Centreville High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
202 teachers
171 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westfield 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
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westfield High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfax County School District 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 School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1023 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#119 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westfield High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 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 2021-22 school year.
50%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County School District 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 Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
65-69%
(Bottom 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 Westfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County School District 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 School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
73%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
93%
(Top 30% in VA)
90%
(Top 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Westfield High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 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 School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Westfield High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Centreville High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
662
562
Grade 10 Students
710
623
Grade 11 Students
664
651
Grade 12 Students
710
651

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfax County School District 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 School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
27%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfax County School District 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 School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfax County School District 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 School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
31%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfax County School District 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 School District 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
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfax County School District 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 School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.76
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westfield High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfax County School District 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 School District 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
30%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westfield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfax County School District 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 School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westfield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfax County School District 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 School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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