Fairfax County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 223 public schools serving 179,858 students in Fairfax County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Fairfax County School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Fairfax County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 86% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.71
# American Indian Students
494 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
34,144 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
19%
7%
# Hispanic Students
50,519 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
19%
# Black Students
17,610 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
10%
22%
# White Students
65,689 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
37%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
206 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,196 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,280
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
11,795
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
12,874
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12,246
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12,879
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
12,956
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
12,885
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
13,328
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
13,078
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
13,583
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
15,285
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
15,061
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
14,790
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
14,818
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,285 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,273 is higher than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Fairfax County School District?
Fairfax County School District manages 223 public schools serving 179,858 students.
What is the rank of Fairfax County School District?
Fairfax County School District is ranked #28 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax County School District?
37% of Fairfax County School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairfax County School District?
Fairfax County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Fairfax County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,273 is higher than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 223 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 179,858 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in VA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
