For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 17,035 students in Alexandria, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Alexandria, VA are Thomas Jefferson High For Science And Technology, Edison High School and Hayfield Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexandria, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Alexandria have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Alexandria, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas Jefferson High For Science And Technology, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Alexandria, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson High For Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6560 Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 750-8300
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 750-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,108 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Edison High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5801 Franconia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 924-8000
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 924-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Hayfield Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7630 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 924-7400
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 924-7400
Gr: 7-12 | 3,256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
West Potomac High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Quander Rd
Alexandria, VA 22307
(703) 718-2500
Alexandria, VA 22307
(703) 718-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,710 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Alexandria City High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3330 King St
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6800
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 4,655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Bryant High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2709 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8515 Old Mount Vernon Rd
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-3100
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,858 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Alexandria, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alc At Cameron (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3434 Campbell Dr
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-2100
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-2100
Gr: PK-6
Bryant Headstart Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2709 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2000
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Gr: 2-6 | 330 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Fairfax Day Reporting Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2812 Franklin St
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 718-2320
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 718-2320
4646 Seminary Rd
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
4646 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
1005 Mt Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
1005 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Gr: PK-5
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Alexandria, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Alexandria, VA include Thomas Jefferson High For Science And Technology, Edison High School and Hayfield Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Alexandria?
7 public high schools are located in Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria?
Alexandria public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Alexandria are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Alexandria include: Mount Vernon High School vs. Hayfield Secondary, West Potomac High School vs. Edison High School, Alexandria City High School vs. Edison High School
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