Greenbriar West Elementary vs Poplar Tree Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenbriar West Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
630 students
Poplar Tree Elementary
Chantilly · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
683 students
| Measure | Greenbriar West Elementary Fairfax, Virginia | Poplar Tree Elementary Chantilly, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #52 of 1,142 | #21 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #518 of 50,301 | #264 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 630 | 683 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 683 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 10.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 99.5% |
| city | Fairfax | Chantilly |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplar Tree Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.2 vs 91.3).
- •Poplar Tree Elementary does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 93%).
- •Poplar Tree Elementary does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 90%).
- •Poplar Tree Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 20.8%).
- •Greenbriar West Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 13.9).
- •Poplar Tree Elementary is the larger school with 683 students compared with 630.
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 Greenbriar West Elementary better than Poplar Tree Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poplar Tree Elementary ranks higher (93.2 vs 91.3 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 Greenbriar West Elementary and Poplar Tree Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fairfax and Chantilly in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenbriar West Elementary: 630. Poplar Tree Elementary: 683. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenbriar West Elementary and Poplar Tree Elementary rank in Virginia?
Greenbriar West Elementary is 52nd of 1,142 and Poplar Tree Elementary is 21st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).