For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 8,654 students in Ashburn, VA. The top ranked public high schools in Ashburn, VA are Rock Ridge High School, Independence High School and Briar Woods High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashburn, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Ashburn have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public high schools.
Ashburn, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Briar Woods High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ashburn, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock Ridge High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
43460 Loudoun Reserve Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 996-2100
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 996-2100
Grades: PK-12
| 1,535 students
Rank: #22.
Independence High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23115 Learning Circle
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 367-4200
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 367-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,073 students
Rank: #33.
Briar Woods High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22525 Belmont Ridge Road
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4400
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,763 students
Rank: #44.
Stone Bridge High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43100 Hay Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2200
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,697 students
Rank: #55.
Broad Run High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21670 Ashburn Rd
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2300
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,586 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ashburn, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Ashburn, VA include Rock Ridge High School, Independence High School and Briar Woods High School. Ashburn has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Ashburn?
5 public high schools are located in Ashburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashburn?
Ashburn public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Ashburn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ashburn include: Independence High School vs. Rock Ridge High School, Stone Bridge High School vs. Briar Woods High School, Rock Ridge High School vs. Briar Woods High School
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