For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,351 students in Fairfax City, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Fairfax City, VA is Fairfax High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfax City, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Fairfax City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Fairfax City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fairfax High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fairfax City (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfax High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Lion Run
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 219-2200
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 219-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,404 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Fairfax City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fairfax Correctional Center Unit #30 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4800 West Ox Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 830-8828
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 830-8828
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fairfax City, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fairfax City, VA include Fairfax High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fairfax City?
1 public high schools are located in Fairfax City.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax City?
Fairfax City public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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