Cardinal Elementary vs Yorktown High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
682 students
Yorktown High
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,593 students
| Measure | Cardinal Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Yorktown High Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #38 of 1,142 | #45 of 317 |
| National rank | #394 of 50,301 | #580 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 682 | 2,593 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 2,593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.7% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 93% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.1 vs 85.7).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 93%).
- •Yorktown High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 90%).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.7% vs 13.5%).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.7).
- •Yorktown High is the larger school with 2,593 students compared with 682.
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 Cardinal Elementary better than Yorktown High?
On the Success Index (US), Cardinal Elementary ranks higher (92.1 vs 85.7 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 Cardinal Elementary and Yorktown High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Elementary: 682. Yorktown High: 2,593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Elementary and Yorktown High rank in Virginia?
Cardinal Elementary is 38th of 1,142 and Yorktown High is 45th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).