Kent Gardens Elementary vs McLean High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 926 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kent Gardens Elementary
McLean · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
918 students
McLean High
McLean · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,428 students
| Measure | Kent Gardens Elementary McLean, Virginia | McLean High McLean, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #130 of 1,142 | #3 of 317 |
| National rank | #1184 of 50,301 | #150 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 918 | 2,428 |
| Enrollment | 918 | 2,428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 95% |
| city | McLean | McLean |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McLean High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.9 vs 88.4).
- •Kent Gardens Elementary does better on math proficiency (97% vs 95%).
- •McLean High does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 92%).
- •Kent Gardens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4% vs 13%).
- •McLean High does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.3).
- •McLean High is the larger school with 2,428 students compared with 918.
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 Kent Gardens Elementary better than McLean High?
On the Success Index (US), McLean High ranks higher (91.9 vs 88.4 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 Kent Gardens Elementary and McLean High?
About 926 m in a straight line, between McLean and McLean in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kent Gardens Elementary: 918. McLean High: 2,428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kent Gardens Elementary and McLean High rank in Virginia?
Kent Gardens Elementary is 130th of 1,142 and McLean High is 3rd of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).