Daniels Run Elementary vs Fairfax High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniels Run Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
811 students
Fairfax High
Fairfax · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,404 students
| Measure | Daniels Run Elementary Fairfax, Virginia | Fairfax High Fairfax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #355 of 1,142 | #101 of 317 |
| National rank | #5469 of 50,301 | #1390 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 811 | 2,404 |
| Enrollment | 811 | 2,404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.7% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 86% |
| city | Fairfax | Fairfax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.1 vs 79.2).
- •Fairfax High does better on math proficiency (86% vs 79%).
- •Fairfax High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 70%).
- •Fairfax High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 38.7%).
- •Daniels Run Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.3).
- •Fairfax High is the larger school with 2,404 students compared with 811.
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 Daniels Run Elementary better than Fairfax High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Daniels Run Elementary and Fairfax High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fairfax and Fairfax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniels Run Elementary: 811. Fairfax High: 2,404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniels Run Elementary and Fairfax High rank in Virginia?
Daniels Run Elementary is 355th of 1,142 and Fairfax High is 101st of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).