Dale City Elementary vs Gar-Field High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dale City Elementary
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
Gar-Field High
Woodbridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,524 students
| Measure | Dale City Elementary Woodbridge, Virginia | Gar-Field High Woodbridge, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #721 of 1,142 | #252 of 317 |
| National rank | #12488 of 50,301 | #4554 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 443 | 2,524 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 2,524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.1% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 71% |
| city | Woodbridge | Woodbridge |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dale City Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 64.9).
- •Dale City Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 71%).
- •Gar-Field High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Gar-Field High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 71.1%).
- •Dale City Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 15.9).
- •Gar-Field High is the larger school with 2,524 students compared with 443.
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 Dale City Elementary better than Gar-Field High?
On the Success Index (US), Dale City Elementary ranks higher (68.3 vs 64.9 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 Dale City Elementary and Gar-Field High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Woodbridge and Woodbridge in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dale City Elementary: 443. Gar-Field High: 2,524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dale City Elementary and Gar-Field High rank in Virginia?
Dale City Elementary is 721st of 1,142 and Gar-Field High is 252nd of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).