Fair Oaks Elementary vs Highland Springs High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 479 m 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
Highland Springs High
Highland Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,928 students
| Measure | Fair Oaks Elementary Highland Springs, Virginia | Highland Springs High Highland Springs, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #900 of 1,142 | #286 of 317 |
| National rank | #16168 of 50,301 | #5607 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 330 | 1,928 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 1,928 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| city | Highland Springs | Highland Springs |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fair Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 60.8).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Highland Springs High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 57%).
- •Highland Springs High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 88.2%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.6).
- •Highland Springs High is the larger school with 1,928 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 Highland Springs High?
On the Success Index (US), Fair Oaks Elementary ranks higher (62.9 vs 60.8 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 Highland Springs High?
About 479 m in a straight line, between Highland Springs and Highland Springs in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Oaks Elementary: 330. Highland Springs High: 1,928. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Oaks Elementary and Highland Springs High rank in Virginia?
Fair Oaks Elementary is 900th of 1,142 and Highland Springs High is 286th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).