For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,521 students in Fauquier County, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Fauquier County, VA are Fauquier High School and Liberty High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fauquier County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Fauquier County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Fauquier County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fauquier High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fauquier County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fauquier High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Waterloo Rd
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7300
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,156 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Liberty High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6300 Independence Ave
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 422-7360
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 422-7360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fauquier County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fauquier County, VA include Fauquier High School and Liberty High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fauquier County?
2 public high schools are located in Fauquier County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fauquier County?
Fauquier County public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Fauquier County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fauquier County include: Fauquier High School vs. Liberty High School, Liberty High School vs. Fauquier High School
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