Barcroft Elementary vs Wakefield High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barcroft Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
Wakefield High
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,646 students
| Measure | Barcroft Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Wakefield High Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #442 of 1,142 | #159 of 317 |
| National rank | #7635 of 50,301 | #2955 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 495 | 2,646 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 2,646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 85% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barcroft Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 71.4).
- •Wakefield High does better on math proficiency (85% vs 75%).
- •Wakefield High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 63%).
- •Wakefield High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 57.2%).
- •Barcroft Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 18.8).
- •Wakefield High is the larger school with 2,646 students compared with 495.
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 Barcroft Elementary better than Wakefield High?
On the Success Index (US), Barcroft Elementary ranks higher (75.5 vs 71.4 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 Barcroft Elementary and Wakefield High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barcroft Elementary: 495. Wakefield High: 2,646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barcroft Elementary and Wakefield High rank in Virginia?
Barcroft Elementary is 442nd of 1,142 and Wakefield High is 159th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).