Clermont Elementary vs Southwestern Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 231 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clermont Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
549 students
Southwestern Elementary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students
| Measure | Clermont Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Southwestern Elementary Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #181 of 1,142 | #699 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1699 of 50,301 | #12098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 549 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.1% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 78% |
| city | Alexandria | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clermont Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 68.9).
- •Clermont Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 78%).
- •Clermont Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 66%).
- •Clermont Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 74.1%).
- •Southwestern Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.1).
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 Clermont Elementary better than Southwestern Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clermont Elementary ranks higher (86.8 vs 68.9 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 Clermont Elementary and Southwestern Elementary?
About 231 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clermont Elementary: 549. Southwestern Elementary: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clermont Elementary and Southwestern Elementary rank in Virginia?
Clermont Elementary is 181st of 1,142 and Southwestern Elementary is 699th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).