Woodson High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fairfax, Virginia 22031 · Fairfax County Public Schools
#1 of 317 high schools in Virginia
#110 of 16,910 nationally
About Woodson High
Woodson 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 2,436 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 92.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in United States and 1st of 317 ranked high schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (69th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,436.
There are 23 schools in Fairfax; Woodson High ranks 2nd of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)95%
- Reading proficiency (30%)95%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)14.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.6
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 Woodson High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,436
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 95%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 95%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Woodson High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Frost Middle
Fairfax · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,272 students · 480 m away
Olde Creek Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
359 students · 977 m away
Mantua Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
909 students · 1.7 km away
Little Run Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
264 students · 1.8 km away
Daniels Run Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
811 students · 2.2 km away
Fairfax High
Fairfax · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,404 students · 2.4 km away
Wakefield Forest Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
626 students · 2.6 km away
Canterbury Woods Elementary
Annandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
735 students · 3.2 km away
Laurel Ridge Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
835 students · 3.3 km away
Mosaic Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
927 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
South Lakes High
Reston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,434 students
McLean High
McLean · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,428 students
Fairfax High
Fairfax · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,404 students
Cosby High
Midlothian · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,507 students
Justice High
Falls Church · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,357 students
Gar-Field High
Woodbridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,524 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Woodson High a good school?
Woodson High has a Success Index (US) of 92.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States) and ranks #1 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 Woodson High rank in Virginia?
Woodson High ranks #1 of 317 high schools in Virginia and #110 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Woodson High?
Woodson High had 2,436 students in 2025.
Is Woodson High a elementary school or a high school?
Woodson High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Woodson High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Woodson High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.