Serving 1,161 students in grades 9-12, Fauquier High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fauquier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Fauquier High School's student population of 1,161 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
School Rankings
Fauquier High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fauquier High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#864 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
9%
22%
White
60%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fauquier High School's ranking?
Fauquier High School is ranked #864 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Fauquier High School often compared to?
Fauquier High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fauquier High School?
The graduation rate of Fauquier High School is 92%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Fauquier High School?
1,161 students attend Fauquier High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Fauquier High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fauquier High School?
Fauquier High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fauquier High School offer ?
Fauquier High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fauquier High School part of?
Fauquier High School is part of Fauquier County School District.
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