Falls Church High vs Independence High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 33 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falls Church High
Falls Church · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,170 students
Independence High
Ashburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,166 students
| Measure | Falls Church High Falls Church, Virginia | Independence High Ashburn, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #185 of 317 | #82 of 317 |
| National rank | #3426 of 16,910 | #1038 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,170 | 2,166 |
| Enrollment | 2,170 | 2,166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 10.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 80% | – |
| city | Falls Church | Ashburn |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 69.5).
- •Independence High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 65.9%).
- •Falls Church High does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.4).
- •Falls Church High is the larger school with 2,170 students compared with 2,166.
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 Falls Church High better than Independence High?
On the Success Index (US), Independence High ranks higher (81.6 vs 69.5 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 Falls Church High and Independence High?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Falls Church and Ashburn in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falls Church High: 2,170. Independence High: 2,166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falls Church High and Independence High rank in Virginia?
Falls Church High is 185th of 317 and Independence High is 82nd of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).