Falls Church High vs Timber Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 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
Timber Lane Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
584 students
| Measure | Falls Church High Falls Church, Virginia | Timber Lane Elementary Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #185 of 317 | #507 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3426 of 16,910 | #8947 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 2,170 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 2,170 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 76% |
| city | Falls Church | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Timber Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 69.5).
- •Falls Church High does better on math proficiency (80% vs 76%).
- •Falls Church High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Timber Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61% vs 65.9%).
- •Timber Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 11.9).
- •Falls Church High is the larger school with 2,170 students compared with 584.
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 Timber Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Timber Lane Elementary ranks higher (73.5 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 Timber Lane Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Falls Church and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falls Church High: 2,170. Timber Lane Elementary: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falls Church High and Timber Lane Elementary rank in Virginia?
Falls Church High is 185th of 317 and Timber Lane Elementary is 507th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).