Hayfield Secondary vs Washington-Liberty High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 16 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
Washington-Liberty High
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,044 students
| Measure | Hayfield Secondary Alexandria, Virginia | Washington-Liberty High Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #106 of 317 | #89 of 317 |
| National rank | #1552 of 16,910 | #1117 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,256 | 3,044 |
| Enrollment | 3,256 | 3,044 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| city | Alexandria | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington-Liberty High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 78.2).
- •Washington-Liberty High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Washington-Liberty High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 80%).
- •Washington-Liberty High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 33.3%).
- •Hayfield Secondary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.2).
- •Hayfield Secondary is the larger school with 3,256 students compared with 3,044.
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 Washington-Liberty High?
On the Success Index (US), Washington-Liberty High ranks higher (81.1 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 Washington-Liberty High?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hayfield Secondary: 3,256. Washington-Liberty High: 3,044. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hayfield Secondary and Washington-Liberty High rank in Virginia?
Hayfield Secondary is 106th of 317 and Washington-Liberty High is 89th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).