Lake Braddock Secondary vs Laurel Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Braddock Secondary
Burke · Public high · Grades 7–12
4,411 students
Laurel Ridge Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
835 students
| Measure | Lake Braddock Secondary Burke, Virginia | Laurel Ridge Elementary Fairfax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #86 of 317 | #55 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1075 of 16,910 | #541 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 4,411 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 4,411 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 9.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 89% |
| city | Burke | Fairfax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 81.3).
- •Lake Braddock Secondary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 89%).
- •Lake Braddock Secondary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 84%).
- •Laurel Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 21%).
- •Laurel Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 22.3).
- •Lake Braddock Secondary is the larger school with 4,411 students compared with 835.
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 Lake Braddock Secondary better than Laurel Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Ridge Elementary ranks higher (91.2 vs 81.3 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 Lake Braddock Secondary and Laurel Ridge Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Burke and Fairfax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Braddock Secondary: 4,411. Laurel Ridge Elementary: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Braddock Secondary and Laurel Ridge Elementary rank in Virginia?
Lake Braddock Secondary is 86th of 317 and Laurel Ridge Elementary is 55th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).