Glen Forest Elementary vs Wakefield High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Forest Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
779 students
Wakefield High
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,646 students
| Measure | Glen Forest Elementary Falls Church, Virginia | Wakefield High Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #977 of 1,142 | #159 of 317 |
| National rank | #18774 of 50,301 | #2955 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 779 | 2,646 |
| Enrollment | 779 | 2,646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 85% |
| city | Falls Church | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wakefield High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 59.1).
- •Wakefield High does better on math proficiency (85% vs 75%).
- •Wakefield High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 56%).
- •Wakefield High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 97.6%).
- •Glen Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 18.8).
- •Wakefield High is the larger school with 2,646 students compared with 779.
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 Glen Forest Elementary better than Wakefield High?
On the Success Index (US), Wakefield High ranks higher (71.4 vs 59.1 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 Glen Forest Elementary and Wakefield High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Falls Church and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Forest Elementary: 779. Wakefield High: 2,646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Forest Elementary and Wakefield High rank in Virginia?
Glen Forest Elementary is 977th of 1,142 and Wakefield High is 159th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).