Haycock Elementary vs Kent Gardens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haycock Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
838 students
Kent Gardens Elementary
McLean · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
918 students
| Measure | Haycock Elementary Falls Church, Virginia | Kent Gardens Elementary McLean, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #120 of 1,142 | #130 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1093 of 50,301 | #1184 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 838 | 918 |
| Enrollment | 838 | 918 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 97% |
| city | Falls Church | McLean |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.7 vs 88.4).
- •Kent Gardens Elementary does better on math proficiency (97% vs 96%).
- •Haycock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 92%).
- •Kent Gardens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4% vs 4.4%).
- •Haycock Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.3).
- •Kent Gardens Elementary is the larger school with 918 students compared with 838.
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 Haycock Elementary better than Kent Gardens Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Haycock Elementary and Kent Gardens Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Falls Church and McLean in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haycock Elementary: 838. Kent Gardens Elementary: 918. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haycock Elementary and Kent Gardens Elementary rank in Virginia?
Haycock Elementary is 120th of 1,142 and Kent Gardens Elementary is 130th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).