Centreville High vs Powell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centreville High
Clifton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,347 students
Powell Elementary
Centreville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
872 students
| Measure | Centreville High Clifton, Virginia | Powell Elementary Centreville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #39 of 317 | #211 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #519 of 16,910 | #2103 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 2,347 | 872 |
| Enrollment | 2,347 | 872 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 21.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| city | Clifton | Centreville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.3 vs 85.8).
- •Powell Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Centreville High does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 85%).
- •Powell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 31.1%).
- •Centreville High does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.5).
- •Centreville High is the larger school with 2,347 students compared with 872.
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 Centreville High better than Powell Elementary?
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 Centreville High and Powell Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Clifton and Centreville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centreville High: 2,347. Powell Elementary: 872. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centreville High and Powell Elementary rank in Virginia?
Centreville High is 39th of 317 and Powell Elementary is 211th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).