Barcroft Elementary vs Woodley Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 16 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
Woodley Hills Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
495 students
| Measure | Barcroft Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Woodley Hills Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 1,142 | #938 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7635 of 50,301 | #17397 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 495 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 66% |
| city | Arlington | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barcroft Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 61.2).
- •Barcroft Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 66%).
- •Barcroft Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Barcroft Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.2% vs 83.6%).
- •Barcroft Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.3).
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 Woodley Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Barcroft Elementary ranks higher (75.5 vs 61.2 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 Woodley Hills Elementary?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barcroft Elementary: 495. Woodley Hills Elementary: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barcroft Elementary and Woodley Hills Elementary rank in Virginia?
Barcroft Elementary is 442nd of 1,142 and Woodley Hills Elementary is 938th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).