Jefferson Middle vs Long Branch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 864 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,120 students
Long Branch Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle Arlington, Virginia | Long Branch Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #96 of 340 | #67 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1160 of 15,369 | #623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,120 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 1,120 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 89% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Branch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 82.1).
- •Long Branch Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 80%).
- •Long Branch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 79%).
- •Long Branch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 43%).
- •Long Branch Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.0).
- •Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 1,120 students compared with 442.
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 Jefferson Middle better than Long Branch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Long Branch Elementary ranks higher (90.8 vs 82.1 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 Jefferson Middle and Long Branch Elementary?
About 864 m in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle: 1,120. Long Branch Elementary: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle and Long Branch Elementary rank in Virginia?
Jefferson Middle is 96th of 340 and Long Branch Elementary is 67th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).