Douglas MacArthur Elementary vs George Washington Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas MacArthur Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students
George Washington Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,458 students
| Measure | Douglas MacArthur Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | George Washington Middle Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #455 of 1,142 | #121 of 340 |
| National rank | #7883 of 50,301 | #1800 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 680 | 1,458 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 1,458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 74% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 75.1).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 74%).
- •George Washington Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 45.6%).
- •George Washington Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.2).
- •George Washington Middle is the larger school with 1,458 students compared with 680.
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 Douglas MacArthur Elementary better than George Washington Middle?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington Middle ranks higher (78.1 vs 75.1 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 Douglas MacArthur Elementary and George Washington Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas MacArthur Elementary: 680. George Washington Middle: 1,458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas MacArthur Elementary and George Washington Middle rank in Virginia?
Douglas MacArthur Elementary is 455th of 1,142 and George Washington Middle is 121st of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).