Henrietta Lacks Elementary vs Lightridge High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 299 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henrietta Lacks Elementary
Aldie · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
780 students
Lightridge High
Aldie · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,030 students
| Measure | Henrietta Lacks Elementary Aldie, Virginia | Lightridge High Aldie, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #282 of 1,142 | #74 of 317 |
| National rank | #3087 of 50,301 | #931 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 780 | 2,030 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 2,030 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.6% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Aldie | Aldie |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henrietta Lacks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 82.6).
- •Henrietta Lacks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.6% vs 10.3%).
- •Henrietta Lacks Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.1).
- •Lightridge High is the larger school with 2,030 students compared with 780.
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 Henrietta Lacks Elementary better than Lightridge High?
On the Success Index (US), Henrietta Lacks Elementary ranks higher (83.6 vs 82.6 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 Henrietta Lacks Elementary and Lightridge High?
About 299 m in a straight line, between Aldie and Aldie in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henrietta Lacks Elementary: 780. Lightridge High: 2,030. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henrietta Lacks Elementary and Lightridge High rank in Virginia?
Henrietta Lacks Elementary is 282nd of 1,142 and Lightridge High is 74th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).