Frost Middle vs Wakefield Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frost Middle
Fairfax · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,272 students
Wakefield Forest Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
626 students
| Measure | Frost Middle Fairfax, Virginia | Wakefield Forest Elementary Fairfax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #17 of 340 | #92 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #203 of 15,369 | #810 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,272 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.9% | 8.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 94% |
| city | Fairfax | Fairfax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frost Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 89.9).
- •Frost Middle does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 90%).
- •Wakefield Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 15.9%).
- •Frost Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.7).
- •Frost Middle is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 626.
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 Frost Middle better than Wakefield Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Frost Middle ranks higher (91.3 vs 89.9 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 Frost Middle and Wakefield Forest Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Fairfax and Fairfax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frost Middle: 1,272. Wakefield Forest Elementary: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frost Middle and Wakefield Forest Elementary rank in Virginia?
Frost Middle is 17th of 340 and Wakefield Forest Elementary is 92nd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).