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Every Fairfax County public school remains fully accredited under Virginia’s new School Performance and Support Framework, while most earned ratings of “distinguished” or “on track.”

All of the county’s comprehensive high schools fell into those two categories during the framework’s first year. The ratings, released Dec. 9, reflect results from the 2024-25 school year.

The Virginia Board of Education adopted the framework in September 2024. The system puts greater weight on mastery of standardized-test material and less on individual student growth. Graduation and readiness measures also vary by grade level.

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid said the results reflect the work of FCPS employees, families and students. She noted that the division includes five of Virginia’s top 10 elementary schools and seven of its top 10 high schools.

Federal designations can reduce a school’s rating under the new system. Seventeen FCPS schools met the state’s requirements for an “on track” rating but were reclassified after receiving a Targeted Support and Improvement designation based on the performance of one or more student groups.

FCPS said the state’s decision to lower the minimum student-group size used for accountability from 30 students to 15 had a significant effect on those designations, though other factors may also have contributed.

The division said it will continue developing strategies through its strategic plan to support all students. Reid said the new framework will not alter FCPS’ focus on academic excellence, equity and opportunity.