Centreville High vs Willow Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.8 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
Willow Springs Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
818 students
| Measure | Centreville High Clifton, Virginia | Willow Springs Elementary Fairfax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #39 of 317 | #145 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #519 of 16,910 | #1343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 2,347 | 818 |
| Enrollment | 2,347 | 818 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 94% |
| city | Clifton | Fairfax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.9 vs 86.3).
- •Willow Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 87%).
- •Willow Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 89%).
- •Willow Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 31.1%).
- •Centreville High does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.4).
- •Centreville High is the larger school with 2,347 students compared with 818.
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 Willow Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Springs Elementary ranks higher (87.9 vs 86.3 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 Centreville High and Willow Springs Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Clifton and Fairfax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centreville High: 2,347. Willow Springs Elementary: 818. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centreville High and Willow Springs Elementary rank in Virginia?
Centreville High is 39th of 317 and Willow Springs Elementary is 145th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).