Abingdon Elementary vs Alexandria City High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abingdon Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
768 students
Alexandria City High
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,655 students
| Measure | Abingdon Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Alexandria City High Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #600 of 1,142 | #263 of 317 |
| National rank | #10496 of 50,301 | #4893 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 768 | 4,655 |
| Enrollment | 768 | 4,655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 64% |
| city | Arlington | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abingdon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 63.5).
- •Abingdon Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 64%).
- •Alexandria City High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Abingdon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 67.5%).
- •Abingdon Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.3).
- •Alexandria City High is the larger school with 4,655 students compared with 768.
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 Abingdon Elementary better than Alexandria City High?
On the Success Index (US), Abingdon Elementary ranks higher (71.1 vs 63.5 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 Abingdon Elementary and Alexandria City High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abingdon Elementary: 768. Alexandria City High: 4,655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abingdon Elementary and Alexandria City High rank in Virginia?
Abingdon Elementary is 600th of 1,142 and Alexandria City High is 263rd of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).