Best Public Schools in South Riding, VA

Summary:

The city of South Riding, Virginia, is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 high school. These schools, part of the Loudoun County Public Schools district, are known for their strong academic performance and diverse student populations.

Among the standout schools in South Riding is Freedom High, which ranks 50th out of 329 Virginia high schools and boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's exceptional test scores, with 96.07% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SOL/Writing, and its relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 14.66% contribute to its success. Another impressive school is Little River Elementary, which ranks 185th out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools and has a 4-star rating. Little River Elementary boasts impressive test scores, with 91.8% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics, and a low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 11.13%.

The schools in South Riding have diverse student populations, with varying racial and ethnic backgrounds represented. While the schools generally perform well on state assessments, exceeding the Loudoun County Public Schools and Virginia state averages, there are some differences in spending per student, ranging from $11,550 at Liberty Elementary to $15,173 at Hutchison Farm Elementary. These disparities in resources may impact the schools' ability to provide support and resources for their students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Writing (2024)	SOL Geometry (2024)		SOL Algebra I (2024)		SOL Algebra II (2024)		SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Chemistry (2024)	SOL Biology (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL Earth Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)					SOL VA and US History (2024)	SOL World History II (2024)	SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Geometry 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Algebra II 10th Grade	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Chemistry 10th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hutchison Farm Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	42819 Center St.	South Riding	20152	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4350	668	52	12.9	30.2%	265 (39.7%)	72 (10.8%)	75 (11.2%)	210 (31.4%)	11 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.2%)	78.2	241^st of 1114 public elementary schools	78.4%		70.1	339^th of 1114 public elementary schools	69.6%	98								80.2	84.8	83.9					79.7		79.0	83.1	81.2					86.4	$15,173	$577	$14,596
Freedom High	Public	9-12	25450 Riding Center Drive	South Riding	20152	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4300	1,998	146	13.7	14.7%	837 (41.9%)	124 (6.2%)	172 (8.6%)	765 (38.3%)	8 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	91 (4.6%)	75.6	50^th of 329 public high schools	84.8%		68.2	97^th of 326 public high schools	70.2%	47	96.1	96.8	33.3	73.5	52.9	91.0	60.0				77.8	98.9	78.6	40.7		83.1				98.1	66.7	56.8	72.7		$13,033	$397	$12,636
Little River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	43464 Hyland Hills St	South Riding	20152	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4360	710	48	14.9	11.1%	333 (46.9%)	46 (6.5%)	70 (9.9%)	204 (28.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.5%)	81.4	185^th of 1114 public elementary schools	83.4%		85.7	111^th of 1114 public elementary schools	90.0%	74								82.4	91.8	91.2					77.9		75.0	88.5	82.2					90.2	$13,736	$611	$13,125
Liberty Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	25491 Riding Center Drive	South Riding	20152	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4370	866	60	14.4	13.5%	254 (29.3%)	69 (8.0%)	55 (6.4%)	422 (48.7%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	57 (6.6%)	83.3	148^th of 1114 public elementary schools	86.7%		79.8	211^th of 1114 public elementary schools	81.1%	63								89.6	86.7	92.9					81.0		81.1	82.8	86.7					85.0	$11,550	$313	$11,237

Cities Near South Riding

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Chantilly	0.81 mi	9	104^th
Centreville	0.84 mi	14	188^th
Aldie	1.51 mi	10	33^rd
Sterling	2.9 mi	19	280^th
Ashburn	4.28 mi	26	28^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.