Carlin Springs Elementary vs Justice 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.
Carlin Springs Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
Justice High
Falls Church · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,357 students
| Measure | Carlin Springs Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Justice High Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #870 of 1,142 | #267 of 317 |
| National rank | #15579 of 50,301 | #4935 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 534 | 2,357 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 2,357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 80% |
| city | Arlington | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.8 vs 63.4).
- •Justice High does better on math proficiency (80% vs 61%).
- •Justice High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 50%).
- •Carlin Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 77.4%).
- •Carlin Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.5).
- •Justice High is the larger school with 2,357 students compared with 534.
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 Carlin Springs Elementary better than Justice High?
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 Carlin Springs Elementary and Justice High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlin Springs Elementary: 534. Justice High: 2,357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlin Springs Elementary and Justice High rank in Virginia?
Carlin Springs Elementary is 870th of 1,142 and Justice High is 267th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).