Fair Oaks Elementary vs Fairfield Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fair Oaks Elementary
Highland Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students
Fairfield Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
936 students
| Measure | Fair Oaks Elementary Highland Springs, Virginia | Fairfield Middle Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #900 of 1,142 | #298 of 340 |
| National rank | #16168 of 50,301 | #5084 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 330 | 936 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 936 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| city | Highland Springs | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fair Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 61.8).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Fairfield Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.2% vs 91%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.4).
- •Fairfield Middle is the larger school with 936 students compared with 330.
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 Fair Oaks Elementary better than Fairfield Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fair Oaks Elementary ranks higher (62.9 vs 61.8 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 Fair Oaks Elementary and Fairfield Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Highland Springs and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Oaks Elementary: 330. Fairfield Middle: 936. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Oaks Elementary and Fairfield Middle rank in Virginia?
Fair Oaks Elementary is 900th of 1,142 and Fairfield Middle is 298th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).