Alexandria City High vs Douglas MacArthur Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 914 m 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
Douglas MacArthur Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students
| Measure | Alexandria City High Alexandria, Virginia | Douglas MacArthur Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #263 of 317 | #455 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4893 of 16,910 | #7883 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 4,655 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 4,655 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 76% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 63.5).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 64%).
- •Alexandria City High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 67.5%).
- •Alexandria City High does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.2).
- •Alexandria City High is the larger school with 4,655 students compared with 680.
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 Douglas MacArthur Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas MacArthur Elementary ranks higher (75.1 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 Douglas MacArthur Elementary?
About 914 m in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexandria City High: 4,655. Douglas MacArthur Elementary: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexandria City High and Douglas MacArthur Elementary rank in Virginia?
Alexandria City High is 263rd of 317 and Douglas MacArthur Elementary is 455th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).