Hayfield Secondary vs Island Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hayfield Secondary
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 7–12
3,256 students
Island Creek Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
686 students
| Measure | Hayfield Secondary Alexandria, Virginia | Island Creek Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #106 of 317 | #77 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1552 of 16,910 | #716 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 3,256 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 3,256 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 89% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Island Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 78.2).
- •Island Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •Island Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Island Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 33.3%).
- •Island Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.3).
- •Hayfield Secondary is the larger school with 3,256 students compared with 686.
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 Secondary better than Island Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Island Creek Elementary ranks higher (90.3 vs 78.2 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 Secondary and Island Creek Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hayfield Secondary: 3,256. Island Creek Elementary: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hayfield Secondary and Island Creek Elementary rank in Virginia?
Hayfield Secondary is 106th of 317 and Island Creek Elementary is 77th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).