Jackson Middle vs Pine Spring Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Middle
Falls Church · Public middle · Grades 7–8
991 students
Pine Spring Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
607 students
| Measure | Jackson Middle Falls Church, Virginia | Pine Spring Elementary Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 340 | #843 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1411 of 15,369 | #14929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 991 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 991 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 74% |
| city | Falls Church | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 64.8).
- •Jackson Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 74%).
- •Jackson Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 60%).
- •Jackson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 74.6%).
- •Jackson Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.8).
- •Jackson Middle is the larger school with 991 students compared with 607.
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 Jackson Middle better than Pine Spring Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Middle ranks higher (80.5 vs 64.8 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 Jackson Middle and Pine Spring Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Falls Church and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Middle: 991. Pine Spring Elementary: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Middle and Pine Spring Elementary rank in Virginia?
Jackson Middle is 108th of 340 and Pine Spring Elementary is 843rd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).