Hayfield Secondary School is a secondary school in the Fairfax County Public Schools system of Virginia. It opened in 1968 and graduated its first senior class in 1971.
Serving 3,256 students in grades 7-12, Hayfield Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 3,256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayfield Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Hayfield Secondary's student population of 3,256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 201 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
3,256 students
Total Classroom Teachers
201 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Motto
'Caring Citizens, Creative Collaborators, Critical Thinkers - SOARing Hawks'.
School Rankings
Hayfield Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayfield Secondary is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1037 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)76%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Asian
11%
8%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
27%
21%
White
31%
44%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayfield Secondary's ranking?
Hayfield Secondary is ranked #1037 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hayfield Secondary often compared to?
Hayfield Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hayfield Secondary?
The graduation rate of Hayfield Secondary is 96%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hayfield Secondary?
3,256 students attend Hayfield Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Hayfield Secondary students are White, 27% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayfield Secondary?
Hayfield Secondary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hayfield Secondary offer ?
Hayfield Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hayfield Secondary part of?
Hayfield Secondary is part of Fairfax County School District.
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