Best Falls Church Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 7,620 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Falls Church, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
121 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 248-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Marshall High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Justice High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Peace Valley Ln
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 824-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Falls Church High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7521 Jaguar Trail
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 207-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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