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Best Arlington County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 8,259 students in Arlington County, VA. The top ranked public high schools in Arlington County, VA are Yorktown High School, Washington-liberty High School and Wakefield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Arlington County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Arlington County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Yorktown High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 Arlington County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yorktown High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5200 Yorktown Blvd
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,494 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Washington-liberty High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1301 N Stafford St
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,900 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Wakefield High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 S. Dinwiddie Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,716 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Arlington Community High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 S. Walter Reed Dr
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5350
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-2700
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Arlington County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Arlington County, VA include Yorktown High School, Washington-liberty High School and Wakefield High School. Arlington County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Arlington County?
4 public high schools are located in Arlington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington County?
Arlington County public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Arlington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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