Fairhill Elementary vs Thoreau Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 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
Thoreau Middle
Vienna · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,239 students
| Measure | Fairhill Elementary Fairfax, Virginia | Thoreau Middle Vienna, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #192 of 1,142 | #4 of 340 |
| National rank | #1858 of 50,301 | #55 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 566 | 1,239 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 1,239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 91% |
| city | Fairfax | Vienna |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thoreau Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.9 vs 86.4).
- •Thoreau Middle does better on math proficiency (91% vs 90%).
- •Thoreau Middle does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 85%).
- •Thoreau Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 35.3%).
- •Thoreau Middle does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.2).
- •Thoreau Middle is the larger school with 1,239 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 Thoreau Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thoreau Middle ranks higher (94.9 vs 86.4 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 Thoreau Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Fairfax and Vienna in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairhill Elementary: 566. Thoreau Middle: 1,239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairhill Elementary and Thoreau Middle rank in Virginia?
Fairhill Elementary is 192nd of 1,142 and Thoreau Middle is 4th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).