A. Henderson Elementary vs Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. Henderson Elementary
Dumfries · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
815 students
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
814 students
| Measure | A. Henderson Elementary Dumfries, Virginia | Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #312 of 1,142 | #1084 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3866 of 50,301 | #28011 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 815 | 814 |
| Enrollment | 815 | 814 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | – |
| Math proficiency | 89% | – |
| city | Dumfries | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A. Henderson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 45.8).
- •A. Henderson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 72.4%).
- •Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.6).
- •A. Henderson Elementary is the larger school with 815 students compared with 814.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A. Henderson Elementary better than Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), A. Henderson Elementary ranks higher (82.0 vs 45.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are A. Henderson Elementary and Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Dumfries and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. Henderson Elementary: 815. Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences: 814. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. Henderson Elementary and Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences rank in Virginia?
A. Henderson Elementary is 312th of 1,142 and Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is 1084th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).