For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,487 students in Clifton, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Clifton, VA is Centreville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clifton, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Clifton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Clifton, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centreville High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Clifton, VA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centreville High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6001 Union Mill Rd
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 802-5400
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 802-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Clifton, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7010 Clifton Rd
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 988-8000
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 988-8000
Gr: PK-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clifton, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Clifton, VA include Centreville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clifton?
1 public high schools are located in Clifton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton?
Clifton public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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