George C. Marshall High School is a public school in Falls Church, Virginia. Named for General George C. Marshall, it opened in 1962 and is part of Fairfax County Public Schools.
Serving 2,190 students in grades 9-12, Marshall High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,190 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marshall High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Marshall High School's student population of 2,190 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 153 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
153 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Scarlet, Columbia blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Marshall High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshall High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#847 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
21%
8%
Hispanic
23%
19%
Black
7%
22%
White
42%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Griffin
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marshall High School's ranking?
Marshall High School is ranked #847 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Marshall High School often compared to?
Marshall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marshall High School?
The graduation rate of Marshall High School is 91%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Marshall High School?
2,190 students attend Marshall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Marshall High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marshall High School?
Marshall High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marshall High School offer ?
Marshall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Marshall High School part of?
Marshall High School is part of Fairfax County School District.
School Reviews
4 10/14/2017
I have my third child going through Marshall at the moment. My first child graduated the International Baccalaureate Program before being accepted and graduated from the prestigious Unv. of Virginia business school - she's now making 6-figure income in Manhattan and still in her twenties. My first son graduated Marshall and after serving a few years in the Marine Corps got accepted to George Mason's Conflict Resolution Program and is now traveling the world dealing with some high-profile cases. My second son is currently attending Marshall as a gifted child, likely to go into the IB program, but with a learning disability - we have had great professional support of his efforts from Marshall teachers and staff and fully expect that he will be accepted into one of top colleges in the country. As with any school, the study body is made up of a wide array of people but we have found it rare to come across "unwelcoming or rude" ones; most are just very busy in an academically challenging environment - not sure why any parent would want it to be otherwise. In the last few years, the school has been expanded and remodeled and now offers a wide array of facilities although I never thought it was actually missing much. In a decade, I've never heard about any rats. Urban legion or a McLean or Langley prank review? Yesh.
2 5/30/2011
I did not like this school and neither did my children. This school was recommended to me by a friend saying that it was one of the best schools in the area but i was disappointed. We moved form overseas and having a history of private schools we weren't expecting luxury but kindness and welcome and we got neither. The kids were unwelcoming and rude. The school is in such bad shape and unsanitary(rats),needs to fixed up!
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