Broad Run High vs Discovery Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broad Run High
Ashburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,558 students
Discovery Elementary
Ashburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
639 students
| Measure | Broad Run High Ashburn, Virginia | Discovery Elementary Ashburn, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #33 of 317 | #89 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #405 of 16,910 | #790 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,558 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 1,558 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 88% |
| city | Ashburn | Ashburn |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 87.5).
- •Broad Run High does better on math proficiency (89% vs 88%).
- •Broad Run High does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 81%).
- •Broad Run High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 33.8%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.9).
- •Broad Run High is the larger school with 1,558 students compared with 639.
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 Broad Run High better than Discovery Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary ranks higher (89.9 vs 87.5 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 Broad Run High and Discovery Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ashburn and Ashburn in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broad Run High: 1,558. Discovery Elementary: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broad Run High and Discovery Elementary rank in Virginia?
Broad Run High is 33rd of 317 and Discovery Elementary is 89th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).