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Fairfax County High School Named #3 in the Country

The school moved up a rank from #4 last year. US News released its high school rankings today.

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U.S. News & World Report is out Tuesday with its “Best High Schools” in the nation list and a local school ranks among the top schools.

Fairfax County Public Schools’ Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria ranked #3 nationwide this year, up a notch from last year. The school came in #1 in Virginia:

US News & World Report: Top 10 High Schools in Virginia

#1 Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology: 6560 BRADDOCK RD, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312

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#2 Langley High School: 6520 GEORGETOWN PK, MCLEAN, VA 22101

#3 W.T. Woodson High School: 9525 MAIN ST, FAIRFAX, VA 22031

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#4 McLean High School: 1633 DAVIDSON RD, MCLEAN, VA 22101

#5 George Mason High School: 7124 LEESBURG PK, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22043

#6 Oakton High School: 2900 SUTTON RD, VIENNA, VA 22181

#7 James Madison High School: 2500 JAMES MADISON DR, VIENNA, VA 22181

#8 Richmond Community High: 201 EAST BROOKLAND PARK BLVD, RICHMOND, VA 23222

#9 Briar Woods High: 22525 BELMONT RIDGE RD, ASHBURN, VA 20148

#10 Fairfax High School: 3501 REBEL RUN, FAIRFAX, VA 22030

Also read: Which Middle Schools Send the Most Students to Thomas Jefferson?

Here’s an overview of “TJ” from US News: “Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology uses a STEM-focused curriculum that starts with the Integrated Biology, English and Technology program and culminates with a technical lab project for seniors. The school boasts more than 10 specialized research labs, ranging from astrophysics to oceanography. Extracurricular activities at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology include cultural groups such as the Persian Club and a variety of athletic teams.” Read more of the details about the school from US News here.

US News & World Report: Top 10 High Schools in the Nation

  1. School for the Talented and Gifted (TX)
  2. BASIS Scottsdale (AZ)
  3. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (VA)
  4. Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology (GA)
  5. School of Science and Engineering Magnet (TX)
  6. Carnegie Vanguard High School (TX)
  7. Academic Magnet High School (SC)
  8. University High School (AZ)
  9. Lamar Academy (TX)
  10. Gilbert Classical Academy High School (AZ)

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