John Adams Elementary vs Laurel Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Adams Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
743 students
Laurel Hill Elementary
Lorton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
743 students
| Measure | John Adams Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Laurel Hill Elementary Lorton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1018 of 1,142 | #266 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #20760 of 50,301 | #2790 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 743 | 743 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 743 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 110.8% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 87% |
| city | Alexandria | Lorton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 56.3).
- •Laurel Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 76%).
- •Laurel Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 64%).
- •Laurel Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 110.8%).
- •John Adams Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.5).
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 John Adams Elementary better than Laurel Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Hill Elementary ranks higher (84.2 vs 56.3 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 John Adams Elementary and Laurel Hill Elementary?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Lorton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Adams Elementary: 743. Laurel Hill Elementary: 743. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Adams Elementary and Laurel Hill Elementary rank in Virginia?
John Adams Elementary is 1018th of 1,142 and Laurel Hill Elementary is 266th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).