Charles Barrett Elementary vs Gunston Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 924 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Barrett Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students
Gunston Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students
| Measure | Charles Barrett Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Gunston Middle Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #354 of 1,142 | #88 of 340 |
| National rank | #5467 of 50,301 | #1000 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 547 | 1,072 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 1,072 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| city | Alexandria | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gunston Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 79.1).
- •Gunston Middle does better on math proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Gunston Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 51.4%).
- •Charles Barrett Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.8).
- •Gunston Middle is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 547.
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 Charles Barrett Elementary better than Gunston Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gunston Middle ranks higher (83.2 vs 79.1 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 Charles Barrett Elementary and Gunston Middle?
About 924 m in a straight line, between Alexandria and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Barrett Elementary: 547. Gunston Middle: 1,072. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Barrett Elementary and Gunston Middle rank in Virginia?
Charles Barrett Elementary is 354th of 1,142 and Gunston Middle is 88th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).