For the 2026 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 (2026)
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).