For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 27,762 students in Loudoun County, VA. The top ranked public high schools in Loudoun County, VA are Riverside High School, Lightridge High School and Freedom High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Loudoun County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Loudoun County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public high schools.
Loudoun County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Freedom High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Loudoun County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19019 Upper Belmont Place
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 554-8900
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 554-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,749 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Lightridge High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
41025 Collaboration Drive
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4100
Aldie, VA 20105
(571) 367-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,926 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Freedom High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25450 Riding Center Drive
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-4300
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,968 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Rock Ridge High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
43460 Loudoun Reserve Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 996-2100
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 996-2100
Gr: PK-12 | 1,535 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Independence High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23115 Learning Circle
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 367-4200
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 367-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Briar Woods High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22525 Belmont Ridge Road
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4400
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 957-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,763 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Stone Bridge High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43100 Hay Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2200
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,697 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
John Champe High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41535 Sacred Mountain Street
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 722-2680
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 722-2680
Gr: 9-12 | 1,740 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Loudoun County High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 Dry Mill Rd Sw
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2000
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,406 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Loudoun Valley High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
340 N Maple Ave
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2400
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,174 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Woodgrove High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36811 Allder School Road
Purcellville, VA 20132
(571) 751-2600
Purcellville, VA 20132
(571) 751-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 1,542 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Heritage High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 Evergreen Mill Rd. Se
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2800
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2800
Gr: PK-12 | 1,508 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Potomac Falls High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
46400 Algonkian Pkwy
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3200
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,685 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
Broad Run High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21670 Ashburn Rd
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2300
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,586 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Dominion High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21326 Augusta Dr.
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4400
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4400
Gr: PK-12 | 1,482 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1616.
Tuscarora High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 North King Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-1900
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-1900
Gr: PK-12 | 1,437 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1717.
Park View High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Laurel Ave
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,440 student Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
21328 Augusta Drive
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Loudoun County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of Engineering And Technology (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
801 N King Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-1018
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-1018
37110 Charles Town Pike
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2560
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Loudoun Academy Of Science (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
21326 August Drive
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4470
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4470
101 N Madison St
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 751-2490
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 751-2490
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Monroe Technology Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
715 Childrens Ctr Rd Sw
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2080
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2080
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Loudoun County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Loudoun County, VA include Riverside High School, Lightridge High School and Freedom High School. Loudoun County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Loudoun County?
18 public high schools are located in Loudoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Loudoun County?
Loudoun County public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Loudoun County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Loudoun County include: Woodgrove High School vs. Loudoun Valley High School, Loudoun Valley High School vs. Woodgrove High School, Dominion High School vs. Potomac Falls High School
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