Discovery Elementary vs Williamsburg Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 108 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
Williamsburg Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
856 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Williamsburg Middle Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #7 of 1,142 | #16 of 340 |
| National rank | #104 of 50,301 | #188 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 489 | 856 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 856 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.3% | 2.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 95% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.0 vs 91.6).
- •Williamsburg Middle does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 88%).
- •Williamsburg Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.8% vs 4.3%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.3).
- •Williamsburg Middle is the larger school with 856 students compared with 489.
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 Discovery Elementary better than Williamsburg Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary ranks higher (95.0 vs 91.6 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 Discovery Elementary and Williamsburg Middle?
About 108 m in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary: 489. Williamsburg Middle: 856. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary and Williamsburg Middle rank in Virginia?
Discovery Elementary is 7th of 1,142 and Williamsburg Middle is 16th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).