Campbell Elementary vs Wakefield High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Campbell Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students
Wakefield High
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,646 students
| Measure | Campbell Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Wakefield High Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #280 of 1,142 | #159 of 317 |
| National rank | #2975 of 50,301 | #2955 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 403 | 2,646 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 2,646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 85% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Campbell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 71.4).
- •Campbell Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Wakefield High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Wakefield High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 56.8%).
- •Campbell Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 18.8).
- •Wakefield High is the larger school with 2,646 students compared with 403.
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 Campbell Elementary better than Wakefield High?
On the Success Index (US), Campbell Elementary ranks higher (83.8 vs 71.4 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 Campbell Elementary and Wakefield High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Campbell Elementary: 403. Wakefield High: 2,646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Campbell Elementary and Wakefield High rank in Virginia?
Campbell Elementary is 280th of 1,142 and Wakefield High is 159th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).