Fort Hunt Elementary vs Mount Vernon High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Hunt Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
551 students
Mount Vernon High
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,858 students
| Measure | Fort Hunt Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Mount Vernon High Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #302 of 1,142 | #170 of 317 |
| National rank | #3458 of 50,301 | #3164 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 551 | 1,858 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 1,858 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 69% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Hunt Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 70.6).
- •Fort Hunt Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 69%).
- •Fort Hunt Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 71%).
- •Fort Hunt Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 57.1%).
- •Mount Vernon High does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.7).
- •Mount Vernon High is the larger school with 1,858 students compared with 551.
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 Fort Hunt Elementary better than Mount Vernon High?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Hunt Elementary ranks higher (82.8 vs 70.6 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 Fort Hunt Elementary and Mount Vernon High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Hunt Elementary: 551. Mount Vernon High: 1,858. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Hunt Elementary and Mount Vernon High rank in Virginia?
Fort Hunt Elementary is 302nd of 1,142 and Mount Vernon High is 170th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).