George Mason Elementary vs Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Mason Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students
Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
506 students
| Measure | George Mason Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #365 of 1,142 | #931 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5779 of 50,301 | #17205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 332 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 59% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Mason Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 61.4).
- •George Mason Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 59%).
- •George Mason Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •George Mason Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 85%).
- •Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.4).
- •Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 332.
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 George Mason Elementary better than Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), George Mason Elementary ranks higher (78.6 vs 61.4 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 George Mason Elementary and Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Mason Elementary: 332. Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Mason Elementary and Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School rank in Virginia?
George Mason Elementary is 365th of 1,142 and Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School is 931st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).