Belle View Elementary vs West Potomac High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle View Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
419 students
West Potomac High
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,710 students
| Measure | Belle View Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | West Potomac High Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #219 of 1,142 | #117 of 317 |
| National rank | #2194 of 50,301 | #2090 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 419 | 2,710 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 2,710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 74% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 75.3).
- •Belle View Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 74%).
- •West Potomac High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 76%).
- •Belle View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 48.6%).
- •Belle View Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 12.9).
- •West Potomac High is the larger school with 2,710 students compared with 419.
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 Belle View Elementary better than West Potomac High?
On the Success Index (US), Belle View Elementary ranks higher (85.5 vs 75.3 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 Belle View Elementary and West Potomac High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle View Elementary: 419. West Potomac High: 2,710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle View Elementary and West Potomac High rank in Virginia?
Belle View Elementary is 219th of 1,142 and West Potomac High is 117th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).