Fairfax High vs Mantua Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfax High
Fairfax · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,404 students
Mantua Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
909 students
| Measure | Fairfax High Fairfax, Virginia | Mantua Elementary Fairfax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #101 of 317 | #116 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1390 of 16,910 | #1041 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 2,404 | 909 |
| Enrollment | 2,404 | 909 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 94% |
| city | Fairfax | Fairfax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mantua Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 79.2).
- •Mantua Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 86%).
- •Mantua Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 88%).
- •Mantua Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 35.4%).
- •Mantua Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.3).
- •Fairfax High is the larger school with 2,404 students compared with 909.
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 Fairfax High better than Mantua Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mantua Elementary ranks higher (88.9 vs 79.2 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 Fairfax High and Mantua Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Fairfax and Fairfax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfax High: 2,404. Mantua Elementary: 909. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfax High and Mantua Elementary rank in Virginia?
Fairfax High is 101st of 317 and Mantua Elementary is 116th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).