Edison High vs Twain Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison High
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,294 students
Twain Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,026 students
| Measure | Edison High Alexandria, Virginia | Twain Middle Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #68 of 317 | #52 of 340 |
| National rank | #885 of 16,910 | #442 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,294 | 1,026 |
| Enrollment | 2,294 | 1,026 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 85% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Twain Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 82.9).
- •Edison High does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- •Twain Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 38.6%).
- •Twain Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.5).
- •Edison High is the larger school with 2,294 students compared with 1,026.
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 Edison High better than Twain Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Twain Middle ranks higher (88.2 vs 82.9 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 Edison High and Twain Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison High: 2,294. Twain Middle: 1,026. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison High and Twain Middle rank in Virginia?
Edison High is 68th of 317 and Twain Middle is 52nd of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).