Hayfield Secondary vs Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 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
Lane Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
716 students
| Measure | Hayfield Secondary Alexandria, Virginia | Lane Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #106 of 317 | #115 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1552 of 16,910 | #1040 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 3,256 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 3,256 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 89% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 78.2).
- •Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 80%).
- •Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 33.3%).
- •Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.3).
- •Hayfield Secondary is the larger school with 3,256 students compared with 716.
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 Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lane Elementary ranks higher (88.9 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 Lane Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hayfield Secondary: 3,256. Lane Elementary: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hayfield Secondary and Lane Elementary rank in Virginia?
Hayfield Secondary is 106th of 317 and Lane Elementary is 115th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).