C.D. Hylton High vs Mount Vernon High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C.D. Hylton High
Woodbridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,859 students
Mount Vernon High
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,858 students
| Measure | C.D. Hylton High Woodbridge, Virginia | Mount Vernon High Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #180 of 317 | #170 of 317 |
| National rank | #3395 of 16,910 | #3164 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,859 | 1,858 |
| Enrollment | 1,859 | 1,858 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 69% |
| city | Woodbridge | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 69.6).
- •C.D. Hylton High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 69%).
- •C.D. Hylton High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 71%).
- •Mount Vernon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 68.3%).
- •Mount Vernon High does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.0).
- •C.D. Hylton High is the larger school with 1,859 students compared with 1,858.
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 C.D. Hylton High better than Mount Vernon High?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon High ranks higher (70.6 vs 69.6 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 C.D. Hylton High and Mount Vernon High?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Woodbridge and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C.D. Hylton High: 1,859. Mount Vernon High: 1,858. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C.D. Hylton High and Mount Vernon High rank in Virginia?
C.D. Hylton High is 180th of 317 and Mount Vernon High is 170th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).