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Fairfax County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
199
Schools
179,858
Students
$19,816
Per-Pupil Spend
+38% nat'l
33.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-19pp vs nat'l
88.8%
Graduation Rate
+2.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Fairfax County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 179,858 students across 199 schools. It includes 141 elementary, 24 middle, 28 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,816 is above average for a US public school district. 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (199)
Elementary Schools141 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Aldrin ElementaryPK–06465
Annandale Terrace ElementaryPK–05625
Archer ElementaryPK–06519
Armstrong ElementaryPK–06361
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and SciencesPK–02787
Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences03–05522
Beech Tree ElementaryPK–05382
Belle View ElementaryPK–06405
Belvedere ElementaryPK–05617
Bonnie Brae ElementaryPK–06834
Braddock ElementaryPK–05855
Bren Mar Park ElementaryPK–05500
Brookfield ElementaryPK–06706
Bucknell ElementaryPK–06256
Bull Run ElementaryPK–06750
Bush Hill ElementaryPK–06670
Camelot ElementaryPK–06608
Cameron ElementaryPK–06492
Canterbury Woods ElementaryPK–06787
Cardinal Forest ElementaryPK–06632
Centre Ridge ElementaryPK–06706
Centreville ElementaryPK–06779
Cherry Run ElementaryPK–06469
Chesterbrook ElementaryPK–06527
Churchill Road ElementaryPK–06606
Clearview ElementaryPK–06613
Clermont ElementaryPK–06553
Coates ElementaryPK–06831
Columbia ElementaryPK–05369
Colvin Run ElementaryPK–06783
Crestwood ElementaryPK–06563
Crossfield ElementaryPK–06567
Cub Run ElementaryPK–06586
Cunningham Park ElementaryPK–06436
Daniels Run ElementaryPK–06802
Deer Park ElementaryPK–06567
Dogwood ElementaryPK–06690
Dranesville ElementaryPK–06611
Eagle View ElementaryPK–06629
Fairfax Villa ElementaryPK–06519
Fairhill ElementaryPK–06550
Fairview ElementaryPK–06736
Flint Hill ElementaryPK–06616
Floris ElementaryPK–06690
Forest Edge ElementaryPK–06447
Forestdale ElementaryPK–06563
Forestville ElementaryPK–06551
Fort Belvoir ElementaryPK–02709
Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary03–06663
Fort Hunt ElementaryPK–06576
Fox Mill ElementaryPK–06630
Franconia ElementaryPK–06524
Freedom Hill ElementaryPK–06523
Garfield ElementaryPK–06315
Glen Forest ElementaryPK–05828
Graham Road ElementaryPK–06427
Great Falls ElementaryPK–06547
Greenbriar East ElementaryPK–06898
Greenbriar West ElementaryPK–06639
Groveton ElementaryPK–06779
Gunston ElementaryPK–06555
Halley ElementaryPK–06604
Haycock ElementaryPK–06872
Hayfield ElementaryPK–06624
Herndon ElementaryPK–06808
Hollin Meadows ElementaryPK–06607
Hunt Valley ElementaryPK–06733
Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and SciencesPK–06731
Hutchison ElementaryPK–061,070
Hybla Valley ElementaryPK–06848
Island Creek ElementaryPK–06693
Keene Mill ElementaryPK–06769
Kent Gardens ElementaryPK–061,023
Kings Park ElementaryPK–03645
Lake Anne ElementaryPK–06600
Lane ElementaryPK–06732
Laurel Hill ElementaryPK–06734
Laurel Ridge ElementaryPK–06787
Lees Corner ElementaryPK–06594
Lemon Road ElementaryPK–06538
Little Run ElementaryPK–06308
London Towne ElementaryPK–06706
Lorton Station ElementaryPK–06707
Lynbrook ElementaryPK–06613
Mantua ElementaryPK–06932
Marshall Road ElementaryPK–06669
Mason Crest ElementaryPK–05663
McNair ElementaryPK–02550
McNair Upper Elementary03–06625
Mosaic ElementaryPK–06958
Mount Eagle ElementaryPK–06347
Mount Vernon Woods ElementaryPK–06574
Navy ElementaryPK–06913
Newington Forest ElementaryPK–06572
North Springfield ElementaryPK–05484
Oak Hill ElementaryPK–06700
Oak View ElementaryPK–06764
Oakton ElementaryPK–06778
Olde Creek ElementaryPK–06358
Orange Hunt ElementaryPK–06872
Parklawn ElementaryPK–05902
Pine Spring ElementaryPK–06626
Poplar Tree ElementaryPK–06671
Powell ElementaryPK–06929
Providence ElementaryPK–06869
Ravensworth ElementaryPK–06601
Riverside ElementaryPK–06732
Rolling Valley ElementaryPK–06573
Rose Hill ElementaryPK–06675
Sangster ElementaryPK–06925
Saratoga ElementaryPK–06582
Sherman ElementaryPK–06337
Shrevewood ElementaryPK–06664
Silverbrook ElementaryPK–06798
Sleepy Hollow ElementaryPK–05453
Spring Hill ElementaryPK–06869
Springfield Estates ElementaryPK–06612
Stenwood ElementaryPK–06541
Stratford Landing ElementaryPK–06730
Sunrise Valley ElementaryPK–06543
Terra Centre ElementaryPK–06629
Terraset ElementaryPK–06620
Timber Lane ElementaryPK–06613
Union Mill ElementaryPK–06895
Vienna ElementaryPK–06382
Virginia Run ElementaryPK–06706
Wakefield Forest ElementaryPK–06670
Waples Mill ElementaryPK–06843
Washington Mill ElementaryPK–06551
Waynewood ElementaryPK–06715
West Springfield ElementaryPK–06568
Westbriar ElementaryPK–06812
Westgate ElementaryPK–06584
Westlawn ElementaryPK–06741
Weyanoke ElementaryPK–05570
White Oaks ElementaryPK–06718
Willow Springs ElementaryPK–06904
Wolftrap ElementaryPK–06539
Woodburn ElementaryPK–06498
Woodlawn ElementaryPK–06479
Woodley Hills ElementaryPK–06486
Middle Schools24 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CARSON MIDDLE07–081,361
COOPER MIDDLE07–081,054
FRANKLIN MIDDLE07–08832
FROST MIDDLE07–081,209
GLASGOW MIDDLE06–081,789
HERNDON MIDDLE07–08958
HOLMES MIDDLE06–08882
HUGHES MIDDLE07–08993
IRVING MIDDLE07–081,163
JACKSON MIDDLE07–081,053
JOHNSON MIDDLE07–081,072
KEY MIDDLE07–08680
KILMER MIDDLE07–081,148
Kings Glen Elementary04–06422
LIBERTY MIDDLE07–08922
LONGFELLOW MIDDLE07–081,225
POE MIDDLE06–08873
ROCKY RUN MIDDLE07–08936
SANDBURG MIDDLE07–081,438
SOUTH COUNTY MIDDLE07–08951
STONE MIDDLE07–08678
THOREAU MIDDLE07–081,194
TWAIN MIDDLE07–08988
WHITMAN MIDDLE07–08869
High Schools28 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ANNANDALE HIGH09–122,182
BRYANT HIGH09–12174
CENTREVILLE HIGH09–122,623
CHANTILLY HIGH09–122,937
EDISON HIGH09–122,267
FAIRFAX COUNTY ADULT HIGH09–12214
FAIRFAX HIGH09–122,371
FALLS CHURCH HIGH09–122,118
HAYFIELD SECONDARY07–123,145
HERNDON HIGH09–122,361
JUSTICE HIGH09–122,362
LAKE BRADDOCK SECONDARY07–124,377
LANGLEY HIGH09–122,123
LEWIS HIGH09–121,697
MADISON HIGH09–122,135
MARSHALL HIGH09–122,109
MCLEAN HIGH09–122,441
MOUNT VERNON HIGH09–121,959
MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH09–12127
OAKTON HIGH09–122,701
ROBINSON SECONDARY07–123,607
SOUTH COUNTY HIGH09–122,273
SOUTH LAKES HIGH09–122,530
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology09–121,967
WEST POTOMAC HIGH09–122,764
WEST SPRINGFIELD HIGH09–122,663
WESTFIELD HIGH09–122,686
WOODSON HIGH09–122,478
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,816+38% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
23%
67%
State
23.3%
Local (property tax)
66.7%
Federal
10.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (67%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
199
Schools
179,858
Students
33%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.8%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,816 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 199 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Fairfax County Public Schools has 199 public schools, serving a total of 179,858 students.
What is the graduation rate for Fairfax County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 88.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Fairfax County Public Schools spend per student?
Fairfax County Public Schools spends $19,816 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Fairfax County Public Schools?
33% of students in Fairfax County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Fairfax County Public Schools?
No, Fairfax County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Fairfax County Public Schools serve?
Fairfax County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Fairfax County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Fairfax County Public Schools is 54/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.