Hayfield Elementary vs Shady Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 124 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hayfield Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
600 students
Shady Grove Elementary
Glen Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
| Measure | Hayfield Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Shady Grove Elementary Glen Allen, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #277 of 1,142 | #144 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2948 of 50,301 | #1336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 600 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 96% |
| city | Alexandria | Glen Allen |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shady Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.9 vs 83.9).
- •Shady Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (96% vs 84%).
- •Shady Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 80%).
- •Shady Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 20%).
- •Hayfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.1).
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 Hayfield Elementary better than Shady Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shady Grove Elementary ranks higher (87.9 vs 83.9 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 Hayfield Elementary and Shady Grove Elementary?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Glen Allen in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hayfield Elementary: 600. Shady Grove Elementary: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hayfield Elementary and Shady Grove Elementary rank in Virginia?
Hayfield Elementary is 277th of 1,142 and Shady Grove Elementary is 144th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).