For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 4,397 students in Burke, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Burke, VA is Lake Braddock Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burke, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Burke have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public high schools.
Burke, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Braddock Secondary, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Burke, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Braddock Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9200 Burke Lake Rd
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-1000
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-1000
Gr: 7-12 | 4,397 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Burke, Virginia 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
A L C At Terra Centre (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6000 Burke Center Parkway
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 249-1400
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 249-1400
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Burke, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Burke, VA include Lake Braddock Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Burke?
1 public high schools are located in Burke.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke?
Burke public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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