Bush Hill Elementary vs Edison High
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.
Bush Hill Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
673 students
Edison High
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,294 students
| Measure | Bush Hill Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Edison High Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #95 of 1,142 | #68 of 317 |
| National rank | #815 of 50,301 | #885 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 673 | 2,294 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 2,294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 85% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bush Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 82.9).
- •Bush Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 85%).
- •Edison High does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Bush Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 38.6%).
- •Edison High does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.7).
- •Edison High is the larger school with 2,294 students compared with 673.
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 Bush Hill Elementary better than Edison High?
On the Success Index (US), Bush Hill Elementary ranks higher (89.8 vs 82.9 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 Bush Hill Elementary and Edison High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bush Hill Elementary: 673. Edison High: 2,294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bush Hill Elementary and Edison High rank in Virginia?
Bush Hill Elementary is 95th of 1,142 and Edison High is 68th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).