Alexandria City High vs Charles Barrett Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexandria City High
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,655 students
Charles Barrett Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students
| Measure | Alexandria City High Alexandria, Virginia | Charles Barrett Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #263 of 317 | #354 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4893 of 16,910 | #5467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 4,655 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 4,655 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 51.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 80% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles Barrett Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 63.5).
- •Charles Barrett Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 64%).
- •Charles Barrett Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Charles Barrett Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 67.5%).
- •Charles Barrett Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.3).
- •Alexandria City High is the larger school with 4,655 students compared with 547.
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 Alexandria City High better than Charles Barrett Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Charles Barrett Elementary ranks higher (79.1 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 Alexandria City High and Charles Barrett Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexandria City High: 4,655. Charles Barrett Elementary: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexandria City High and Charles Barrett Elementary rank in Virginia?
Alexandria City High is 263rd of 317 and Charles Barrett Elementary is 354th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).