Cougar Elementary vs Signal Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cougar Elementary
Manassas Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
857 students
Signal Hill Elementary
Manassas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
807 students
| Measure | Cougar Elementary Manassas Park, Virginia | Signal Hill Elementary Manassas, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1121 of 1,142 | #722 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #35372 of 50,301 | #12539 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 857 | 807 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 807 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 73% |
| Math proficiency | – | 83% |
| city | Manassas Park | Manassas |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Signal Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 34.8).
- •Signal Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 82.4%).
- •Cougar Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.5).
- •Cougar Elementary is the larger school with 857 students compared with 807.
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 Cougar Elementary better than Signal Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Signal Hill Elementary ranks higher (68.3 vs 34.8 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 Cougar Elementary and Signal Hill Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Manassas Park and Manassas in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cougar Elementary: 857. Signal Hill Elementary: 807. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cougar Elementary and Signal Hill Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cougar Elementary is 1121st of 1,142 and Signal Hill Elementary is 722nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).