Alexandria City High vs Lake Braddock Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 16 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
Lake Braddock Secondary
Burke · Public high · Grades 7–12
4,411 students
| Measure | Alexandria City High Alexandria, Virginia | Lake Braddock Secondary Burke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #263 of 317 | #86 of 317 |
| National rank | #4893 of 16,910 | #1075 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 4,655 | 4,411 |
| Enrollment | 4,655 | 4,411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 92% |
| city | Alexandria | Burke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Braddock Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 63.5).
- •Lake Braddock Secondary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 64%).
- •Lake Braddock Secondary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 77%).
- •Lake Braddock Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 67.5%).
- •Alexandria City High does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 22.3).
- •Alexandria City High is the larger school with 4,655 students compared with 4,411.
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 Lake Braddock Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Braddock Secondary ranks higher (81.3 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 Lake Braddock Secondary?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Burke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexandria City High: 4,655. Lake Braddock Secondary: 4,411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexandria City High and Lake Braddock Secondary rank in Virginia?
Alexandria City High is 263rd of 317 and Lake Braddock Secondary is 86th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).