Alfred S. Forrest Elementary vs Barrett Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 212 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
Barrett Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
| Measure | Alfred S. Forrest Elementary Hampton, Virginia | Barrett Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #879 of 1,142 | #382 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #15764 of 50,301 | #6175 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 499 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 71% |
| city | Hampton | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barrett Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 63.5).
- •Alfred S. Forrest Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Barrett Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 88.8%).
- •Barrett Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 16.1).
- •Barrett Elementary is the larger school with 500 students compared with 499.
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 Alfred S. Forrest Elementary better than Barrett Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Barrett Elementary ranks higher (77.9 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 Alfred S. Forrest Elementary and Barrett Elementary?
About 212 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary: 499. Barrett Elementary: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred S. Forrest Elementary and Barrett Elementary rank in Virginia?
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary is 879th of 1,142 and Barrett Elementary is 382nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).