Fairfax High vs Oakton 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
Oakton Elementary
Oakton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
795 students
| Measure | Fairfax High Fairfax, Virginia | Oakton Elementary Oakton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #101 of 317 | #162 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1390 of 16,910 | #1515 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 2,404 | 795 |
| Enrollment | 2,404 | 795 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 95% |
| city | Fairfax | Oakton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 79.2).
- •Oakton Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 86%).
- •Oakton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 88%).
- •Oakton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 35.4%).
- •Fairfax High is the larger school with 2,404 students compared with 795.
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 Oakton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oakton Elementary ranks higher (87.4 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 Oakton Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Fairfax and Oakton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfax High: 2,404. Oakton Elementary: 795. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfax High and Oakton Elementary rank in Virginia?
Fairfax High is 101st of 317 and Oakton Elementary is 162nd of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).