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 65% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Falls Church have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Falls Church, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Meridian High School, with 98% 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meridian High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
121 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 248-5500
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 248-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 887 students
Rank: #22.
Marshall High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5400
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,190 students
Rank: #33.
Justice High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3301 Peace Valley Ln
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 824-3900
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 824-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,404 students
Rank: #44.
Falls Church High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7521 Jaguar Trail
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,154 students
Falls Church, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alc At Pimmit (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
7510 Lisle Av
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 204-3800
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 204-3800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7521 Jaguar Trail
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Grades: PK
| 27 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
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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