How to compare Fairfax County Public Schools with nearby school districts

Fairfax County Schools have a good reputation - but how true is it?

Fairfax County Schools is considered one of the largest and best school districts in the US and in Virginia. Let's see how it stacks up against its neighbors.

School Districts in the Washington, D.C. area

Some of Fairfax County Public Schools' nearby school districts are the following:

Washington D.C.

Maryland:

• Montgomery County
• Prince George's County

Virginia:

• Alexandria City
• Arlington County
• Falls Church City
• Loudoun County
• Manassas City
• Prince William County

Below is a map with the location of school districts near Fairfax County

Now that we know where they are, let's compare school districts

To get an idea of how Fairfax County Schools compare with nearby school districts, let's look at 3 elements: Size, Cost per pupil, and High School graduation rate.

To look at each of these 3 elements in detail (with a supporting graph), keep reading on to the complete article:
How does Fairfax County Public Schools compare with nearby districts?

See you on the other side!