Anthony Burns Elementary vs Colonial Forge High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anthony Burns Elementary
Stafford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
730 students
Colonial Forge High
Stafford · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,122 students
| Measure | Anthony Burns Elementary Stafford, Virginia | Colonial Forge High Stafford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #552 of 1,142 | #19 of 317 |
| National rank | #9833 of 50,301 | #299 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 730 | 2,122 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 2,122 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 92% |
| city | Stafford | Stafford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial Forge High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.1 vs 72.1).
- •Colonial Forge High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Colonial Forge High does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 71%).
- •Colonial Forge High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 66.3%).
- •Colonial Forge High does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.0).
- •Colonial Forge High is the larger school with 2,122 students compared with 730.
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 Anthony Burns Elementary better than Colonial Forge High?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial Forge High ranks higher (89.1 vs 72.1 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 Anthony Burns Elementary and Colonial Forge High?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anthony Burns Elementary: 730. Colonial Forge High: 2,122. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anthony Burns Elementary and Colonial Forge High rank in Virginia?
Anthony Burns Elementary is 552nd of 1,142 and Colonial Forge High is 19th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).