Arlington Community High vs Arlington Science Focus School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Community High
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
156 students
Arlington Science Focus School
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
632 students
| Measure | Arlington Community High Arlington, Virginia | Arlington Science Focus School Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #122 of 317 | #487 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2289 of 16,910 | #8620 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 156 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | – |
| Math proficiency | 75% | – |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (74.2 vs 73.9).
- •Arlington Science Focus School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.5).
- •Arlington Science Focus School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 156.
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 Arlington Community High better than Arlington Science Focus School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arlington Community High and Arlington Science Focus School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Community High: 156. Arlington Science Focus School: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Community High and Arlington Science Focus School rank in Virginia?
Arlington Community High is 122nd of 317 and Arlington Science Focus School is 487th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).