Goshen Post Elementary vs Lightridge High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goshen Post Elementary
Aldie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
851 students
Lightridge High
Aldie · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,030 students
| Measure | Goshen Post Elementary Aldie, Virginia | Lightridge High Aldie, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #10 of 1,142 | #74 of 317 |
| National rank | #138 of 50,301 | #931 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 851 | 2,030 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 2,030 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.3% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | – |
| Math proficiency | 93% | – |
| city | Aldie | Aldie |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goshen Post Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.5 vs 82.6).
- •Goshen Post Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.3% vs 10.3%).
- •Goshen Post Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.1).
- •Lightridge High is the larger school with 2,030 students compared with 851.
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 Goshen Post Elementary better than Lightridge High?
On the Success Index (US), Goshen Post Elementary ranks higher (94.5 vs 82.6 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 Goshen Post Elementary and Lightridge High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Aldie and Aldie in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goshen Post Elementary: 851. Lightridge High: 2,030. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goshen Post Elementary and Lightridge High rank in Virginia?
Goshen Post Elementary is 10th of 1,142 and Lightridge High is 74th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).