Briar Woods High vs Legacy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briar Woods High
Ashburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,862 students
Legacy Elementary
Ashburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
627 students
| Measure | Briar Woods High Ashburn, Virginia | Legacy Elementary Ashburn, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #9 of 317 | #28 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #196 of 16,910 | #319 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,862 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 1,862 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 93% |
| city | Ashburn | Ashburn |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.7 vs 90.8).
- •Legacy Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 92%).
- •Briar Woods High does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 89%).
- •Briar Woods High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 16.7%).
- •Legacy Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.3).
- •Briar Woods High is the larger school with 1,862 students compared with 627.
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 Briar Woods High better than Legacy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Elementary ranks higher (92.7 vs 90.8 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 Briar Woods High and Legacy Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ashburn and Ashburn in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briar Woods High: 1,862. Legacy Elementary: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briar Woods High and Legacy Elementary rank in Virginia?
Briar Woods High is 9th of 317 and Legacy Elementary is 28th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).