Briar Woods High vs Mill Run Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 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
Mill Run Elementary
Ashburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
636 students
| Measure | Briar Woods High Ashburn, Virginia | Mill Run Elementary Ashburn, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #9 of 317 | #17 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #196 of 16,910 | #223 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,862 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 1,862 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 10.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 96% |
| city | Ashburn | Ashburn |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Run Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.6 vs 90.8).
- •Mill Run Elementary does better on math proficiency (96% vs 92%).
- •Briar Woods High does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 91%).
- •Mill Run Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.5% vs 12.8%).
- •Mill Run Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.3).
- •Briar Woods High is the larger school with 1,862 students compared with 636.
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 Mill Run Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Run Elementary ranks higher (93.6 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 Mill Run Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ashburn and Ashburn in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briar Woods High: 1,862. Mill Run Elementary: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briar Woods High and Mill Run Elementary rank in Virginia?
Briar Woods High is 9th of 317 and Mill Run Elementary is 17th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).