Kate Waller Barrett Elementary vs North Stafford High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kate Waller Barrett Elementary
Stafford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
838 students
North Stafford High
Stafford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,982 students
| Measure | Kate Waller Barrett Elementary Stafford, Virginia | North Stafford High Stafford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #663 of 1,142 | #91 of 317 |
| National rank | #11466 of 50,301 | #1125 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 838 | 1,982 |
| Enrollment | 838 | 1,982 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 87% |
| city | Stafford | Stafford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Stafford High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 69.8).
- •North Stafford High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •North Stafford High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 78%).
- •North Stafford High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 88.2%).
- •North Stafford High does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.4).
- •North Stafford High is the larger school with 1,982 students compared with 838.
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 Kate Waller Barrett Elementary better than North Stafford High?
On the Success Index (US), North Stafford High ranks higher (81.0 vs 69.8 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 Kate Waller Barrett Elementary and North Stafford High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kate Waller Barrett Elementary: 838. North Stafford High: 1,982. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kate Waller Barrett Elementary and North Stafford High rank in Virginia?
Kate Waller Barrett Elementary is 663rd of 1,142 and North Stafford High is 91st of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).