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Fauquier County School District

320 Hospital Drive, Suite 40
Warrenton, VA 20186-3037
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Fauquier County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 10,844 students in Fauquier County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Fauquier County School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
10,844 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
806 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fauquier County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#57 out of 132 school districts
(Top 50%)
68%
68%
(20-21)
68%
69%
(20-21)
54%
59%
95%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
23%
19%
% Black
7%
22%
% White
61%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,784 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,119 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$160 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$164 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,784
$15,502
Spending / Student
$15,119
$15,257

Best Fauquier County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kettle Run High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7403 Academic Avenue
Nokesville, VA 20181
(540) 422-7330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,189 students
Rank: #22.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7389 Academic Avenue
Nokesville, VA 20181
(540) 422-7570
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
Fauquier High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
705 Waterloo Rd
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,161 students
Rank: #44.
C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4416 Broad Run Church Rd
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7650
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #55.
P.b. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6176 Dumfries Rd
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7670
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #66.
Liberty High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6300 Independence Ave
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 422-7360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,360 students
Rank: #77.
C.m. Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
674 Hastings Ln
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7510
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #88.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7270 Riley Rd.
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7410
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #99.
W.g. Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4096 Zulla Road
Marshall, VA 20116
(540) 422-7550
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #1010.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4048 Zulla Road
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 422-7450
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #1111.
Grace Miller Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6248 Catlett Rd
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 422-7590
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #1212.
James G. Brumfield Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Alwington Blvd
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7530
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #1313.
Claude Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3284 Rectortown Rd
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 422-7690
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #1414.
W.c. Taylor Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
244 Waterloo St
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7470
Grades: 6-8
| 610 students
Rank: #1515.
Cedar Lee Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11138 Marsh Road
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 422-7430
Grades: 6-8
| 853 students
Rank: #1616.
Margaret M. Pierce Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12074 James Madison St
Remington, VA 22734
(540) 422-7630
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #1717.
Mary Walter Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4529 Morrisville Road
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 422-7710
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #1818.
H.m. Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9347 Bastable Mill Rd
Catlett, VA 20119
(540) 422-7610
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
4484 Catlett Road
Midland, VA 22728
(540) 422-7390
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fauquier County School District?
Fauquier County School District manages 19 public schools serving 10,844 students.
What is the rank of Fauquier County School District?
Fauquier County School District is ranked #57 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fauquier County School District?
61% of Fauquier County School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 County School District?
Fauquier County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Fauquier County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,119 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 19 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 10,844 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 95% (Top 5% in VA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 68% (Top 50%)
  • : 68% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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