Schools in Ashburn, VA

The city of Ashburn, Virginia is home to 26 schools that are part of the Loudoun County Public Schools district, which is ranked 19 out of 129 school districts in Virginia and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The district serves a diverse range of students, with elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as an alternative school.

Several schools in Ashburn stand out as top performers, including Madison's Trust Elementary, Waxpool Elementary, and Mill Run Elementary, all of which are ranked among the top 62 elementary schools in Virginia and have exceptional test scores, with 90% or more of students proficient in math and reading. At the middle school level, Eagle Ridge Middle stands out, ranking 14th out of 419 Virginia middle schools and boasting 93-100% proficiency rates in core subjects. The high schools, such as Briar Woods High, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with high graduation rates and proficiency levels.

While the schools in Ashburn show a wide range in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from under 10% to over 40%, indicating socioeconomic diversity, the district as a whole maintains a consistent chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7% across all schools. The data also reveals significant variation in spending per student, from around $11,400 to over $16,400, which may contribute to the differences in academic performance observed. Overall, the Ashburn schools demonstrate a mix of consistently high-performing institutions and those with room for improvement, highlighting the need for continued investment and targeted support to ensure all students have access to a quality education.