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Robinson Secondary

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Robinson Secondary ranks 41 st of 328 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 7-12

41^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 328 Virginia High Schools

Better than 88% of Virginia high schools

Summary

Robinson Secondary is a public magnet high school located in Fairfax, Virginia, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 3,665 students. As part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, Robinson Secondary has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in Virginia, ranking within the top 20 schools in the state for several years.

Robinson Secondary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages in subjects like Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, and English Reading. The school's graduation rates are also high, ranging from 91.9% to 98.7% over the past few years, outperforming the district and state averages. When compared to nearby high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools district, such as West Springfield High, Oakton High, and Woodson High, Robinson Secondary maintains a slight edge in many academic metrics.

However, the school does face some challenges, such as relatively high chronic absenteeism rates and potential equity concerns for certain student subgroups, like English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school and district may need to address these areas to ensure all students have access to the exceptional educational opportunities that Robinson Secondary provides.

3,710

Students ?

21.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,674

Per pupil spending ?

14%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5035 Sideburn Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032

(703) 426-2100

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Robinson Secondary:

Elementary:	Bonnie Brae Elementary
	Fairview Elementary
	Laurel Ridge Elementary
	Terra Centre Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.3%

Hispanic:

17.4%

Asian:

12.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2015 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (86% vs 74% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Virginia high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Virginia average (92%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school86%

District avg79%

Virginia avg74%

Middle school

75^th of 419

Virginia public middle schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 11% (2015) to top 18% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Virginia Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

41^st of 328

Virginia public high schools ?

Top 12%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 6% (2015) to top 12% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Virginia High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 28High Schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools

45^th of 129Fairfax County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	76.5	75 of 419	82.1%	★★★★☆
2024	80.1	59 of 417	85.9%	★★★★☆
2023	85.2	27 of 422	93.6%	★★★★★
2022	84.4	22 of 415	94.7%	★★★★★
2021	75.9	52 of 419	87.6%	★★★★☆
2019	80.4	33 of 424	92.2%	★★★★★
2018	80.3	28 of 413	93.2%	★★★★★
2017	80.1	41 of 415	90.1%	★★★★★
2016	79.3	44 of 409	89.2%	★★★★☆
2015	77.7	45 of 412	89.1%	★★★★☆
2014	83.1	26 of 416	93.8%	★★★★★
2013	81.3	29 of 416	93.0%	★★★★★
2012	78.2	28 of 413	93.2%	★★★★★
2011	77.0	37 of 413	91.0%	★★★★★
2010	70.6	64 of 408	84.3%	★★★★☆
2009	72.3	49 of 390	87.4%	★★★★☆
2008	67.6	83 of 391	78.8%	★★★★☆
2007	71.8	49 of 387	87.3%	★★★★☆
2006	65.5	88 of 383	77.0%	★★★★☆
2005	82.6	20 of 340	94.1%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	71.0	65 of 297	78.1%	★★★★☆
2024	73.2	58 of 299	80.6%	★★★★☆
2023	89.5	12 of 298	96.0%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	49.2	83 of 136	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.0	67 of 128	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	67.0	38 of 132	71.2%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	78.2	42 of 281	85.1%	★★★★☆
2023	91.1	12 of 278	95.7%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	43.1	66 of 135	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.4	29 of 122	76.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	73.9	80 of 403	80.1%	★★★★☆
2024	76.8	68 of 407	83.3%	★★★★☆
2023	83.7	28 of 411	93.2%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	69.6	78 of 279	72.0%	★★★★☆
2024	73.0	63 of 272	76.8%	★★★★☆
2023	80.6	32 of 275	88.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	51.3	201 of 403	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.0	160 of 402	60.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	77.6	64 of 404	84.2%	★★★★☆
2024	82.3	38 of 407	90.7%	★★★★★
2023	85.9	21 of 409	94.9%	★★★★★

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	56.5	57 of 130	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.0	17 of 123	86.2%	★★★★☆
2023	82.2	8 of 114	93.0%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	61.1	93 of 244	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.3	49 of 237	79.3%	★★★★☆
2023	78.6	36 of 231	84.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	73.0	74 of 400	81.5%	★★★★☆
2024	77.8	45 of 396	88.6%	★★★★☆
2023	82.7	23 of 402	94.3%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	77.1	41 of 328	87.5%	★★★★☆
2024	72.5	65 of 329	80.2%	★★★★☆
2023	72.1	70 of 326	78.5%	★★★★☆
2022	79.0	13 of 325	96.0%	★★★★★
2021	62.2	69 of 327	78.9%	★★★★☆
2019	77.9	11 of 327	96.6%	★★★★★
2018	76.5	14 of 326	95.7%	★★★★★
2017	77.1	12 of 324	96.3%	★★★★★
2016	75.6	19 of 321	94.1%	★★★★★
2015	77.1	19 of 322	94.1%	★★★★★
2014	81.0	9 of 322	97.2%	★★★★★
2013	75.4	33 of 321	89.7%	★★★★★
2012	76.4	18 of 321	94.4%	★★★★★
2011	76.3	24 of 320	92.5%	★★★★★
2010	75.4	20 of 317	93.7%	★★★★★
2009	75.1	18 of 313	94.2%	★★★★★
2008	70.8	39 of 316	87.7%	★★★★☆
2007	70.6	36 of 313	88.5%	★★★★☆
2006	74.0	21 of 314	93.3%	★★★★★
2005	74.9	15 of 308	95.1%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	70.0	52 of 245	78.8%	★★★★☆
2024	50.6	135 of 249	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	68.7	57 of 240	76.3%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	60.2	58 of 125	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.3	45 of 118	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.4	43 of 120	64.2%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	67.5	67 of 253	73.5%	★★★★☆
2023	82.8	17 of 249	93.2%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	57.3	39 of 101	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.0	80 of 122	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	72.9	23 of 97	76.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	78.5	29 of 321	91.0%	★★★★★
2024	72.3	68 of 322	78.9%	★★★★☆
2023	72.2	66 of 320	79.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	76.9	29 of 236	87.7%	★★★★☆
2024	60.8	80 of 233	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.4	54 of 232	76.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	70.6	65 of 324	79.9%	★★★★☆
2024	47.5	185 of 320	42.2%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	77.7	42 of 322	87.0%	★★★★☆
2024	72.5	71 of 322	78.0%	★★★★☆
2023	74.9	58 of 321	81.9%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	64.3	37 of 98	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.0	20 of 92	78.3%	★★★★☆
2023	46.0	62 of 92	32.6%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	74.0	39 of 198	80.3%	★★★★☆
2024	73.4	34 of 198	82.8%	★★★★☆
2023	78.7	20 of 193	89.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	77.5	24 of 313	92.3%	★★★★★
2024	72.7	41 of 314	86.9%	★★★★☆
2023	70.3	54 of 315	82.9%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Disabled (2024)85th percentile~ school

Male (2025)84th percentile~ school

White (2025)82nd percentile~ school

Female (2025)80th percentile~ school

African American (2025)78th percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2025)72nd percentile-10 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)62nd percentile-20 vs school

Military Connected (2025)56th percentile-26 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)51st percentile-31 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)50th percentile-32 vs school

Asian (2025)39th percentile-43 vs school

High school

White (2025)92nd percentile+5 vs school

Female (2025)91st percentile+3 vs school

Hispanic (2025)88th percentile~ school

Male (2025)87th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)80th percentile-7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)80th percentile-8 vs school

African American (2025)79th percentile-9 vs school

Disabled (2024)74th percentile-7 vs school

Military Connected (2025)62nd percentile-25 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)61st percentile-26 vs school

Asian (2025)54th percentile-34 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I96%+11 vs state

Geometry93%+9 vs state

Algebra II92%~ state avg

Biology91%+14 vs state

English Reading91%+13 vs state

Science79%+13 vs state

Chemistry79%+36 vs state

Mathematics59%+7 vs state

Earth Science55%+8 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, August 19, 2022

My son has attended Robinson for all of high school and is now entering his senior year. The school is excellent with supportive staff, teachers, coaches and activity sponsors. Great for academics and school activities. Highly recommended! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Love this school! We have a sophomore there and it is friendly and safe with great teachers and high standards for students. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, June 18, 2011

For nine years, I have driven to school -as a substitute teacher- with a big smile on my face all the way. There are only three things I care about at Robinson: 1) the school 2) the kids and 3) the staff. . .from top to bottom.
Of course, you may detect some bias here. 6/18/2011. Close Quote

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Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Geometry 10th Grade	SOL Geometry 11th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 11th Grade	SOL Algebra I 12th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Algebra II 10th Grade	SOL Algebra II 11th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Chemistry 10th Grade	SOL Chemistry 11th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Biology 12th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 10th Grade	SOL Earth Science 11th Grade	SOL Earth Science 12th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Robinson Secondary	Public, Magnet	7-12	5035 Sideburn Rd	Fairfax	22032	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 426-2100	3,710	172	21.5	14.0%	2,087 (56.3%)	242 (6.5%)	647 (17.4%)	464 (12.5%)	9 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	259 (7.0%)	77.1	41^st of 328 public high schools	87.5%		72.5	65^th of 329 public high schools	80.2%	24	100.0	94.9	55.6		100.0	96.9	95.0	81.3	83.3		100.0	60.0		66.2	51.5	76.5	81.8	93.0	58.8	61.5		79.0		55.0		89.6	84.6	96.6	92.9		$10,674	$227	$10,446
Lake Braddock Secondary	Public, Magnet	7-12	9200 Burke Lake Rd	Burke	22015	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 426-1000	4,411	198	22.2	21.0%	1,794 (40.7%)	428 (9.7%)	960 (21.8%)	877 (19.9%)	8 (0.2%)	7 (0.2%)	337 (7.6%)	72.8	74^th of 328 public high schools	77.4%		70.9	78^th of 329 public high schools	76.3%	4	100.0	97.4	36.4		97.1	99.3	92.3	63.6	96.6	100.0	100.0	81.8	20.8	67.5	64.0	33.3		92.3	59.0	54.6		83.2		58.2		87.5	88.6	95.3	81.8		$10,578	$271	$10,307
Woodson High	Public	9-12	9525 Main St	Fairfax	22031	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 503-4600	2,436	194	12.5	14.2%	1,135 (46.6%)	135 (5.5%)	360 (14.8%)	607 (24.9%)	5 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	192 (7.9%)	78.5	30^th of 328 public high schools	90.9%		80.4	19^th of 329 public high schools	94.2%	11		98.4	100.0				94.3	74.2	63.6		100.0					61.9		95.8	47.6					70.0				96.1	82.6	50.0	$11,221	$293	$10,928
Fairfax High	Public	9-12	3501 Lion Run	Fairfax	22030	Fairfax city	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 219-2200	2,404	140	17.1	35.4%	819 (34.1%)	242 (10.1%)	631 (26.2%)	568 (23.6%)	7 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	135 (5.6%)	48.4	208^th of 328 public high schools	36.6%		55.3	171^st of 329 public high schools	48.0%	37		94.6	39.1				71.2	62.7	57.7	85.7	98.5		80.0			34.3	9.1	86.6	48.3	59.1	69.6			54.2	52.0			88.2	66.7		$11,752	$226	$11,527
West Springfield High	Public	9-12	6100 Rolling Rd	Springfield	22152	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 913-3800	2,799	204	13.6	16.3%	1,302 (46.5%)	342 (12.2%)	505 (18.0%)	387 (13.8%)	15 (0.5%)	3 (0.1%)	245 (8.8%)	79.2	27^th of 328 public high schools	91.8%		80.3	20^th of 329 public high schools	93.9%	7		97.0	58.3				96.0	81.3	95.7		100.0	61.5				70.0	58.3	96.5	52.0					82.6				95.5	100.0		$9,762	$245	$9,517
Oakton High	Public	9-12	2900 Sutton Rd	Vienna	22181	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 319-2700	2,621	193	13.6	15.3%	1,083 (41.3%)	164 (6.3%)	329 (12.6%)	842 (32.1%)	3 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	197 (7.5%)	78.1	32^nd of 328 public high schools	90.2%		77.7	34^th of 329 public high schools	89.7%	2		95.0	73.1				96.0	81.3	100.0		99.2	100.0				42.9		95.1	79.4	68.8				36.0				96.4			$9,680	$215	$9,464
Annandale High	Public	9-12	4700 Medford Dr	Annandale	22003	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 642-4100	2,161	151	14.2	71.2%	283 (13.1%)	275 (12.7%)	1,185 (54.8%)	362 (16.8%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	51 (2.4%)	55.6	168^th of 328 public high schools	48.8%		47.2	213^th of 329 public high schools	35.3%	45		91.2	56.3				83.9	79.8	86.8	100.0	100.0					69.2		97.5	60.4	52.6	60.0		35.7	30.9	36.6			88.7	45.6		$12,620	$297	$12,323
Madison High	Public	9-12	2500 James Madison Dr	Vienna	22181	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 319-2300	2,090	138	15.1	11.1%	1,210 (57.9%)	42 (2.0%)	338 (16.2%)	337 (16.1%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	156 (7.5%)	78	34^th of 328 public high schools	89.6%		68.3	97^th of 329 public high schools	70.5%	63		98.6	94.1				90.5	64.0			100.0					65.8		94.3	72.7									96.3	70.0		$11,258	$284	$10,975
Centreville High	Public	9-12	6001 Union Mill Rd	Clifton	20124	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 802-5400	2,347	183	12.8	31.1%	704 (30.0%)	197 (8.4%)	572 (24.4%)	717 (30.5%)	5 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	150 (6.4%)	61	140^th of 328 public high schools	57.3%		56.3	163^rd of 329 public high schools	50.5%	23		92.9	22.7	50.0			88.0	77.3	78.4		100.0		60.0			50.0		93.0	52.6	53.7	72.7			32.6				89.8	45.5		$11,449	$248	$11,201
Falls Church High	Public	9-12	7521 Jaguar Trail	Falls Church	22042	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 207-4000	2,170	184	11.8	65.9%	332 (15.3%)	116 (5.3%)	1,350 (62.2%)	283 (13.0%)	9 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	78 (3.6%)	35.6	261^st of 328 public high schools	20.4%		28.9	293^rd of 329 public high schools	10.9%	32		81.5					73.4	57.4	81.0	100.0	94.7					14.6	31.4	83.6	73.7	42.5	70.0			46.8	65.7			84.0	34.5		$13,751	$406	$13,345

Frequently Asked Questions about Robinson Secondary

Is Robinson Secondary a good school?

Robinson Secondary ranks 41^st of 328 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Robinson Secondary?

Robinson Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bonnie Brae Elementary
Elementary : Fairview Elementary
Elementary : Laurel Ridge Elementary
Elementary : Terra Centre Elementary

How many students attend Robinson Secondary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 3,710 students attended Robinson Secondary.

What is the racial makeup of Robinson Secondary?

Students at Robinson Secondary are 56% White, 17% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 7% African American.

What district is Robinson Secondary in?

Fairfax County Public Schools

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