Edward G. Clymore Elementary vs James K. Polk Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 174 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward G. Clymore Elementary
Fort Defiance · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
803 students
James K. Polk Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
804 students
| Measure | Edward G. Clymore Elementary Fort Defiance, Virginia | James K. Polk Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #666 of 1,142 | #894 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #11527 of 50,301 | #16102 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 803 | 804 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 76% |
| city | Fort Defiance | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edward G. Clymore Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 63.0).
- •Edward G. Clymore Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 76%).
- •Edward G. Clymore Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Edward G. Clymore Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.1% vs 75.7%).
- •Edward G. Clymore Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.1).
- •James K. Polk Elementary is the larger school with 804 students compared with 803.
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 Edward G. Clymore Elementary better than James K. Polk Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Edward G. Clymore Elementary ranks higher (69.7 vs 63.0 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 Edward G. Clymore Elementary and James K. Polk Elementary?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Fort Defiance and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward G. Clymore Elementary: 803. James K. Polk Elementary: 804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward G. Clymore Elementary and James K. Polk Elementary rank in Virginia?
Edward G. Clymore Elementary is 666th of 1,142 and James K. Polk Elementary is 894th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).