Excellent
#109 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 6% in state
Briar Woods High
High School · Loudoun County Public Schools · Ashburn, VA
A Loudoun County Public Schools high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
22525 Belmont Ridge Road, Ashburn, VA 20148
- Math 92% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 98% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Briar Woods High score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 95% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Briar Woods High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average622/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$233,502
Median home value
$843,800
Median rent
$2,647/mo
College educated
77%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
2.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence HighEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 2,073 | Compare → |
| Rock Ridge HighEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,535 | Compare → |
| Nextide AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–11 | 2.9 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Broad Run HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,586 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Loudoun County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 100
- Rank in district
- #19 of 96
- District spending per student
- $19,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Briar Woods High is listed in Loudoun County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Briar Woods High
Briar Woods High is a public high school in Ashburn, VA, part of Loudoun County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,763 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #109 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Briar Woods High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Briar Woods High
What grades does Briar Woods High serve?
Briar Woods High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Briar Woods High?
Briar Woods High has an enrollment of approximately 1,763 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briar Woods High?
The student-teacher ratio at Briar Woods High is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Briar Woods High rank in VA?
Briar Woods High ranks #109 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Briar Woods High's MySchoolScout rating?
Briar Woods High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Briar Woods High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Briar Woods High has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Briar Woods High a charter school?
No, Briar Woods High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Briar Woods High a Title I school?
No, Briar Woods High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Briar Woods High?
12.2% of students at Briar Woods High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 124
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Loudoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (703) 957-4400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 20148)
- 63,615
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20148; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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