### Education Statistics
Reston is served by **Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)**, one of the largest and most highly regarded school systems in the United States.
* **High School Graduation Rate:** Fairfax County boasts a graduation rate exceeding 94%, with Reston's South Lakes High School performing consistently well in state and national metrics. * **Higher Education:** While data for the Reston CDP specifically is bundled with Fairfax County, the community is highly educated. Over 65% of adult residents hold a Bachelor's degree or higher, and a significant portion holds graduate or professional degrees. * **Literacy Rate:** As part of Fairfax County, the functional adult literacy rate is near 99%. * **Local Institutions:** Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) operates a nearby campus in Reston, and several major universities (like George Mason University and Virginia Tech) have satellite facilities or research centers in the broader Dulles technology corridor.
