Cardinal Forest Elementary vs West Springfield High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 657 m 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
West Springfield High
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,799 students
| Measure | Cardinal Forest Elementary Springfield, Virginia | West Springfield High Springfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #127 of 1,142 | #6 of 317 |
| National rank | #1166 of 50,301 | #185 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 680 | 2,799 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 2,799 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 16.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 96% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Springfield High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 88.4).
- •West Springfield High does better on math proficiency (96% vs 86%).
- •West Springfield High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 79%).
- •West Springfield High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 31.2%).
- •Cardinal Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.7).
- •West Springfield High is the larger school with 2,799 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 West Springfield High?
On the Success Index (US), West Springfield High ranks higher (91.2 vs 88.4 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 Cardinal Forest Elementary and West Springfield High?
About 657 m in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Forest Elementary: 680. West Springfield High: 2,799. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Forest Elementary and West Springfield High rank in Virginia?
Cardinal Forest Elementary is 127th of 1,142 and West Springfield High is 6th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).