Falls Church High vs Pine Spring 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.
Falls Church High
Falls Church · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,170 students
Pine Spring Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
607 students
| Measure | Falls Church High Falls Church, Virginia | Pine Spring Elementary Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 317 | #843 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3426 of 16,910 | #14929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 2,170 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 2,170 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 74% |
| city | Falls Church | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Falls Church High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 64.8).
- •Falls Church High does better on math proficiency (80% vs 74%).
- •Falls Church High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Falls Church High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 74.6%).
- •Falls Church High does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.8).
- •Falls Church High is the larger school with 2,170 students compared with 607.
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 Pine Spring Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Falls Church High ranks higher (69.5 vs 64.8 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 Pine Spring Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Falls Church and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falls Church High: 2,170. Pine Spring Elementary: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falls Church High and Pine Spring Elementary rank in Virginia?
Falls Church High is 185th of 317 and Pine Spring Elementary is 843rd of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).