Falmouth Elementary vs James Monroe High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falmouth Elementary
Falmouth Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ5
724 students
James Monroe High
Fredericksburg Β· Public high Β· Grades 9β12
1,013 students
| Measure | Falmouth Elementary Falmouth, Virginia | James Monroe High Fredericksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #621 of 1,142 | #297 of 317 |
| National rank | #10863 of 50,301 | #6067 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades Kβ5 | Grades 9β12 |
| Students | 724 | 1,013 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 1,013 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 60% |
| city | Falmouth | Fredericksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Falmouth Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 59.0).
- β’Falmouth Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 60%).
- β’James Monroe High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- β’Falmouth Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 92.3%).
- β’Falmouth Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.3).
- β’James Monroe High is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 724.
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 Falmouth Elementary better than James Monroe High?
On the Success Index (US), Falmouth Elementary ranks higher (70.6 vs 59.0 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 Falmouth Elementary and James Monroe High?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Falmouth and Fredericksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falmouth Elementary: 724. James Monroe High: 1,013. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falmouth Elementary and James Monroe High rank in Virginia?
Falmouth Elementary is 621st of 1,142 and James Monroe High is 297th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).