Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District

Gatehouse Adm Ctr, 8115 Gatehouse Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 30 public high schools serving 62,672 students in Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Virginia.
Public High Schools in Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 81% statewide average).
Public High School in Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Virginia average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas Jefferson High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
222 Schools
350 Schools
# Students
178,479 Students
403,244 Students
# Teachers
13,204 Teachers
27,661 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (VA)
#30 out of 135 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Fairfax Co PBLC Schs  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
61%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fairfax Co PBLC Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
73%
69%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fairfax Co PBLC Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
92%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Fairfax Co PBLC Schs  School District and public school graduation rate of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.70
# American Indian Students
465 Students
1,002 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
34,467 Students
30,628 Students
% Asian Students
19%
8%
# Hispanic Students
48,990 Students
70,489 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
18%
# Black Students
17,633 Students
86,606 Students
% Black Students
10%
21%
# White Students
65,837 Students
191,036 Students
% White Students
37%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
224 Students
688 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10,863 Students
22,795 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
3,889
143
# Students in K Grade:
12,042
3
# Students in 1st Grade:
11,900
5
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12,624
3
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12,756
5
# Students in 4th Grade:
12,650
10
# Students in 5th Grade:
13,124
13
# Students in 6th Grade:
13,005
466
# Students in 7th Grade:
13,359
2,314
# Students in 8th Grade:
14,196
5,156
# Students in 9th Grade:
14,865
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
14,522
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
14,711
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
14,836
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,426 is higher than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,414 is higher than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$3,289 MM
$19,496 MM
This chart display total revenue of Fairfax Co PBLC Schs  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$3,287 MM
$19,187 MM
This chart display total spending of Fairfax Co PBLC Schs  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,426
$15,672
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Fairfax Co PBLC Schs  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,414
$15,424
This chart display average spending per public school student in Fairfax Co PBLC Schs  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Braddock Secondary
Magnet School
Math: 81% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9200 Burke Lake Rd
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-1000
Grades: 7-12
| 4,368 students
Rank: #22.
Centreville High School
Math: 78% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6001 Union Mill Rd
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 802-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,588 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson High School
Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6560 Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 750-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,902 students
Rank: #44.
Oakton High School
Math: 77% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2900 Sutton Rd
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 319-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,635 students
Rank: #55.
Robinson Secondary
Magnet School
Math: 67% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5035 Sideburn Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-2100
Grades: 7-12
| 3,693 students
Rank: #66.
Key Center
Special Education School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6404 Franconia Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Grades: PK-12
| 63 students
Rank: #77.
Mclean High School
Math: 81% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1633 Davidson Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 714-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,365 students
Rank: #88.
Madison High School
Math: 80% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2500 James Madison Dr
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 319-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,212 students
Rank: #99.
West Springfield High School
Math: 76% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6100 Rolling Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 913-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,570 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodson High School
Math: 68% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9525 Main St
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 503-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,481 students
Rank: #1111.
Langley High School
Math: 74% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6520 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 287-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,049 students
Rank: #1212.
Edison High School
Math: 62% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5801 Franconia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 924-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,185 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Chantilly High School
Math: 68% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4201 Stringfellow Rd
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 222-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,962 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Marshall High School
Math: 68% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,068 students
Rank: #1515.
South County High School
Math: 71% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8501 Silverbrook Road
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 446-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,296 students
Rank: #1616.
Annandale High School
Math: 58% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4700 Medford Dr
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 642-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,252 students
Rank: #1717.
Justice High School
Math: 63% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3301 Peace Valley Ln
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 824-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,224 students
Rank: #1818.
Fairfax High School
Math: 47% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3501 Lion Run
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 219-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,305 students
Rank: #1919.
West Potomac High School
Math: 54% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6500 Quander Rd
Alexandria, VA 22307
(703) 718-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,688 students
Rank: #2020.
Hayfield Secondary
Magnet School
Math: 49% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13618 Mclearen Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 924-7400
Grades: 7-12
| 3,093 students
Rank: #2121.
Westfield High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 Stonecroft Bv
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 488-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,646 students
Rank: #2222.
South Lakes High School
Math: 51% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11400 South Lakes Dr
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 715-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,565 students
Rank: #2323.
Lewis High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6540 Franconia Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 924-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,704 students
Rank: #2424.
Herndon High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Bennett St
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 810-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,317 students
Rank: #2525.
Falls Church High School
Math: 52% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7521 Jaguar Trail
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,985 students
Rank: #2626.
Mount Vernon High School
Math: 42% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8515 Old Mount Vernon Rd
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 619-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,968 students
Rank: #2727.
Kilmer Center
Special Education School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8102 Wolftrap Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 226-8440
Grades: PK-12
| 53 students
Rank: #2828.
Bryant High School
Alternative School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2709 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: #2929.
Mountain View High School
Alternative School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5775 Spindle Ct
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 227-2316
Grades: 9-12
| 153 students
Rank: #3030.
Fairfax County Adult High School
Alternative School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6815 Edsall Rd, Suite 211
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 658-2740
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 222 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 178,479 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in VA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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