Gainesville High vs Wakefield High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 42 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gainesville High
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,648 students
Wakefield High
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,646 students
| Measure | Gainesville High Gainesville, Virginia | Wakefield High Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #251 of 317 | #159 of 317 |
| National rank | #4537 of 16,910 | #2955 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,648 | 2,646 |
| Enrollment | 2,648 | 2,646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 82% |
| Math proficiency | – | 85% |
| city | Gainesville | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wakefield High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 65.0).
- •Gainesville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 48%).
- •Gainesville High does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.8).
- •Gainesville High is the larger school with 2,648 students compared with 2,646.
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 Gainesville High better than Wakefield High?
On the Success Index (US), Wakefield High ranks higher (71.4 vs 65.0 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 Gainesville High and Wakefield High?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gainesville High: 2,648. Wakefield High: 2,646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gainesville High and Wakefield High rank in Virginia?
Gainesville High is 251st of 317 and Wakefield High is 159th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).