Daniels Run Elementary vs Frost Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.6 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
Frost Middle
Fairfax · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,272 students
| Measure | Daniels Run Elementary Fairfax, Virginia | Frost Middle Fairfax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #355 of 1,142 | #17 of 340 |
| National rank | #5469 of 50,301 | #203 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 811 | 1,272 |
| Enrollment | 811 | 1,272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.7% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 94% |
| city | Fairfax | Fairfax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frost Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 79.1).
- •Frost Middle does better on math proficiency (94% vs 79%).
- •Frost Middle does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 70%).
- •Frost Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 38.7%).
- •Frost Middle is the larger school with 1,272 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 Frost Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Frost Middle ranks higher (91.3 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 Daniels Run Elementary and Frost Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Fairfax and Fairfax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniels Run Elementary: 811. Frost Middle: 1,272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniels Run Elementary and Frost Middle rank in Virginia?
Daniels Run Elementary is 355th of 1,142 and Frost Middle is 17th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).