Cardinal Forest Elementary vs Lake Braddock Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Forest Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
680 students
Lake Braddock Secondary
Burke · Public high · Grades 7–12
4,411 students
| Measure | Cardinal Forest Elementary Springfield, Virginia | Lake Braddock Secondary Burke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #127 of 1,142 | #86 of 317 |
| National rank | #1166 of 50,301 | #1075 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 680 | 4,411 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 4,411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 92% |
| city | Springfield | Burke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 81.3).
- •Lake Braddock Secondary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 86%).
- •Lake Braddock Secondary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 79%).
- •Lake Braddock Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 31.2%).
- •Cardinal Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 22.3).
- •Lake Braddock Secondary is the larger school with 4,411 students compared with 680.
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 Forest Elementary better than Lake Braddock Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Cardinal Forest Elementary ranks higher (88.4 vs 81.3 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 Forest Elementary and Lake Braddock Secondary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Burke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Forest Elementary: 680. Lake Braddock Secondary: 4,411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Forest Elementary and Lake Braddock Secondary rank in Virginia?
Cardinal Forest Elementary is 127th of 1,142 and Lake Braddock Secondary is 86th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).