Halley Elementary vs Newington Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halley Elementary
Fairfax Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
608 students
Newington Forest Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
579 students
| Measure | Halley Elementary Fairfax Station, Virginia | Newington Forest Elementary Springfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #373 of 1,142 | #239 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5959 of 50,301 | #2411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 608 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 87% |
| city | Fairfax Station | Springfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newington Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 78.3).
- •Newington Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •Newington Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 68%).
- •Newington Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 41.1%).
- •Halley Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.2).
- •Halley Elementary is the larger school with 608 students compared with 579.
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 Halley Elementary better than Newington Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Newington Forest Elementary ranks higher (85.1 vs 78.3 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 Halley Elementary and Newington Forest Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Fairfax Station and Springfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Halley Elementary: 608. Newington Forest Elementary: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Halley Elementary and Newington Forest Elementary rank in Virginia?
Halley Elementary is 373rd of 1,142 and Newington Forest Elementary is 239th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).