George Washington Middle vs Mount Vernon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,458 students
Mount Vernon Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
933 students
| Measure | George Washington Middle Alexandria, Virginia | Mount Vernon Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 340 | #918 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1800 of 15,369 | #16739 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,458 | 933 |
| Enrollment | 1,458 | 933 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 62% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 62.1).
- •George Washington Middle does better on math proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •George Washington Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Mount Vernon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 45.6%).
- •George Washington Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.3).
- •George Washington Middle is the larger school with 1,458 students compared with 933.
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 Washington Middle better than Mount Vernon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington Middle ranks higher (78.1 vs 62.1 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 Washington Middle and Mount Vernon Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Middle: 1,458. Mount Vernon Elementary: 933. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Middle and Mount Vernon Elementary rank in Virginia?
George Washington Middle is 121st of 340 and Mount Vernon Elementary is 918th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).