For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 8,479 students in Fairfax, VA. The top ranked public high schools in Fairfax, VA are Robinson Secondary, Woodson High School and Fairfax High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfax, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Fairfax have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public high schools.
Fairfax, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Virginia average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Robinson Secondary, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fairfax, VA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robinson Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5035 Sideburn Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-2100
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-2100
Grades: 7-12
| 3,693 students
Rank: #22.
Woodson High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9525 Main St
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 503-4600
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 503-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,481 students
Rank: #33.
Fairfax High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3501 Lion Run
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 219-2200
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 219-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,305 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Va. Tr. Ctr. E.p
Special Education School
9901 Braddock Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 323-4021
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 323-4021
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Fairfax, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fairfax Correctional Center Unit #30 (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4800 West Ox Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 830-8828
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 830-8828
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fairfax, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Fairfax, VA include Robinson Secondary, Woodson High School and Fairfax High School. Fairfax has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Fairfax, VA?
4 public high schools are located in Fairfax, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax, VA?
Fairfax, VA public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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