Fairfax High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fairfax, Virginia 22030 · Fairfax County Public Schools
#101 of 317 high schools in Virginia
#1390 of 16,910 nationally
About Fairfax High
Fairfax High is a public high located in Fairfax, in the Fairfax County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,404 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 101st of 317 ranked high schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,404.
There are 23 schools in Fairfax; Fairfax High ranks 21st of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)86%
- Reading proficiency (30%)88%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)35.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fairfax High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,404
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 88%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 86%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Fairfax High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mosaic Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
927 students · 1.0 km away
Daniels Run Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
811 students · 1.2 km away
Oakton High
Vienna · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,621 students · 1.9 km away
Woodson High
Fairfax · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,436 students · 2.4 km away
Oakton Elementary
Oakton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
795 students · 2.7 km away
Mantua Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
909 students · 2.7 km away
Frost Middle
Fairfax · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,272 students · 2.9 km away
Marshall Road Elementary
Vienna · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
691 students · 3.0 km away
Olde Creek Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
359 students · 3.3 km away
Providence Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
954 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
McLean High
McLean · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,428 students
South Lakes High
Reston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,434 students
Woodson High
Fairfax · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,436 students
Justice High
Falls Church · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,357 students
Centreville High
Clifton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,347 students
Grassfield High
Chesapeake · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,345 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairfax High a good school?
Fairfax High has a Success Index (US) of 79.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #101 of 317 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fairfax High rank in Virginia?
Fairfax High ranks #101 of 317 high schools in Virginia and #1390 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fairfax High?
Fairfax High had 2,404 students in 2025.
Is Fairfax High a elementary school or a high school?
Fairfax High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fairfax High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fairfax High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.