Fairfax High vs Mosaic Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.0 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
Mosaic Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
927 students
| Measure | Fairfax High Fairfax, Virginia | Mosaic Elementary Fairfax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #101 of 317 | #179 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1390 of 16,910 | #1680 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 2,404 | 927 |
| Enrollment | 2,404 | 927 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 26.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 97% |
| city | Fairfax | Fairfax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mosaic Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 79.2).
- •Mosaic Elementary does better on math proficiency (97% vs 86%).
- •Mosaic Elementary does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 88%).
- •Mosaic Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 35.4%).
- •Mosaic Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.3).
- •Fairfax High is the larger school with 2,404 students compared with 927.
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 Mosaic Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mosaic Elementary ranks higher (86.9 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 Mosaic Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Fairfax and Fairfax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfax High: 2,404. Mosaic Elementary: 927. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfax High and Mosaic Elementary rank in Virginia?
Fairfax High is 101st of 317 and Mosaic Elementary is 179th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).