Holmes Middle vs Parklawn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
881 students
Parklawn Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
963 students
| Measure | Holmes Middle Alexandria, Virginia | Parklawn Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 340 | #1050 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2652 of 15,369 | #24148 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 881 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 881 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 65% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holmes Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 51.5).
- •Holmes Middle does better on math proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •Holmes Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 53%).
- •Holmes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 98.1%).
- •Holmes Middle does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.2).
- •Parklawn Elementary is the larger school with 963 students compared with 881.
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 Holmes Middle better than Parklawn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Holmes Middle ranks higher (73.4 vs 51.5 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 Holmes Middle and Parklawn Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes Middle: 881. Parklawn Elementary: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes Middle and Parklawn Elementary rank in Virginia?
Holmes Middle is 178th of 340 and Parklawn Elementary is 1050th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).