For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 8,489 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 82% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Fairfax have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public high schools.
Fairfax, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
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 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fairfax, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robinson Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5035 Sideburn Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-2100
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-2100
Gr: 7-12 | 3,665 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Woodson High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9525 Main St
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 503-4600
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 503-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,473 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
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 | 2,351 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Fairfax, Virginia 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
Northern Va. Tr. Ctr. E.p (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
9901 Braddock Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 323-4021
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 323-4021
Gr: PK-12
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?
3 public high schools are located in Fairfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax?
Fairfax public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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