Cardinal Ridge Elementary vs J. Michael Lunsford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 535 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Ridge Elementary
Centreville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
834 students
J. Michael Lunsford Middle
Chantilly · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,182 students
| Measure | Cardinal Ridge Elementary Centreville, Virginia | J. Michael Lunsford Middle Chantilly, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #76 of 1,142 | #32 of 340 |
| National rank | #681 of 50,301 | #271 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 834 | 1,182 |
| Enrollment | 834 | 1,182 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 93% |
| city | Centreville | Chantilly |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (90.5 vs 90.3).
- •J. Michael Lunsford Middle does better on math proficiency (93% vs 89%).
- •J. Michael Lunsford Middle does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 86%).
- •J. Michael Lunsford Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 18.9%).
- •Cardinal Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.8).
- •J. Michael Lunsford Middle is the larger school with 1,182 students compared with 834.
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 Ridge Elementary better than J. Michael Lunsford Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cardinal Ridge Elementary and J. Michael Lunsford Middle?
About 535 m in a straight line, between Centreville and Chantilly in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Ridge Elementary: 834. J. Michael Lunsford Middle: 1,182. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Ridge Elementary and J. Michael Lunsford Middle rank in Virginia?
Cardinal Ridge Elementary is 76th of 1,142 and J. Michael Lunsford Middle is 32nd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).