Forest Edge Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Edge Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
454 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students
| Measure | Forest Edge Elementary Reston, Virginia | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Woodbridge, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #495 of 1,142 | #617 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8779 of 50,301 | #10807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 454 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 81% |
| city | Reston | Woodbridge |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Edge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 70.7).
- •Forest Edge Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 78.4%).
- •Forest Edge Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.7).
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 Forest Edge Elementary better than Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Edge Elementary ranks higher (73.7 vs 70.7 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 Forest Edge Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Reston and Woodbridge in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Edge Elementary: 454. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Edge Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary rank in Virginia?
Forest Edge Elementary is 495th of 1,142 and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 617th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).