Fairhill Elementary vs Jackson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairhill Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
566 students
Jackson Middle
Falls Church · Public middle · Grades 7–8
991 students
| Measure | Fairhill Elementary Fairfax, Virginia | Jackson Middle Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #192 of 1,142 | #108 of 340 |
| National rank | #1858 of 50,301 | #1411 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 566 | 991 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 991 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 83% |
| city | Fairfax | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairhill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 80.5).
- •Fairhill Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 83%).
- •Fairhill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 78%).
- •Fairhill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 52.9%).
- •Jackson Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.2).
- •Jackson Middle is the larger school with 991 students compared with 566.
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 Fairhill Elementary better than Jackson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fairhill Elementary ranks higher (86.4 vs 80.5 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 Fairhill Elementary and Jackson Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fairfax and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairhill Elementary: 566. Jackson Middle: 991. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairhill Elementary and Jackson Middle rank in Virginia?
Fairhill Elementary is 192nd of 1,142 and Jackson Middle is 108th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).