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US News & World report released its annual list of Best High Schools in the U.S. on Tuesday morning, April 23.
The rankings were determined by performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare students for college. Virginia has 129 districts and 329 high schools, according to US News.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria was ranked No. 14 in the nation.
Eight of the top 10 best high schools in Virginia are in Fairfax County:
- No. 10: West Springfield High School, Springfield
- No. 9: Madison High School, Vienna
- No. 8: Richmond Community High School, Richmond
- No. 7: Meridian High School, Falls Church
- No. 6: Marshall High School, Falls Church
- No. 5: McLean High School
- No. 4: Oakton High School, Vienna
- No. 3: Open High School, Richmond
- No. 2: Langley High School, McLean
- No. 1: Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria
Click here for the full list of Best High Schools in the US and here for the list of Best High Schools in VA.
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