For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 7,635 students in Falls Church, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Falls Church, VA are Meridian High School, Marshall High School and Justice High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Falls Church, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Falls Church have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Falls Church, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Meridian High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Falls Church, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 248-5500
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 248-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Marshall High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5400
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Justice High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Peace Valley Ln
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 824-3900
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 824-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Falls Church High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7521 Jaguar Trail
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Falls Church, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Elementary Sp Ed Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
8115 Gatehouse Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 246-7781
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 246-7781
7521 Jaguar Trail
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Gr: PK | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Interagency Alternative Elementary Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2831 Graham Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 208-6406
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 208-6406
Northern Va Mental Health (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
3302 Gallows Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-7100
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-7100
Secondary Head Start Centers (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Leis Center, 7423 Camp Alger A
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 277-6722
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 277-6722
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Falls Church, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Falls Church, VA include Meridian High School, Marshall High School and Justice High School.
How many public high schools are located in Falls Church?
4 public high schools are located in Falls Church.
What is the racial composition of students in Falls Church?
Falls Church public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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