Dorothy Hamm Middle vs Washington-Liberty High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothy Hamm Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
989 students
Washington-Liberty High
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,044 students
| Measure | Dorothy Hamm Middle Arlington, Virginia | Washington-Liberty High Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #120 of 340 | #89 of 317 |
| National rank | #1784 of 15,369 | #1117 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 989 | 3,044 |
| Enrollment | 989 | 3,044 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 86% |
| Math proficiency | – | 87% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington-Liberty High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 78.2).
- •Dorothy Hamm Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 25.2%).
- •Dorothy Hamm Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.2).
- •Washington-Liberty High is the larger school with 3,044 students compared with 989.
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 Dorothy Hamm Middle better than Washington-Liberty High?
On the Success Index (US), Washington-Liberty High ranks higher (81.1 vs 78.2 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 Dorothy Hamm Middle and Washington-Liberty High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy Hamm Middle: 989. Washington-Liberty High: 3,044. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy Hamm Middle and Washington-Liberty High rank in Virginia?
Dorothy Hamm Middle is 120th of 340 and Washington-Liberty High is 89th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).