Lake Braddock Secondary vs West Springfield High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 2.9 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
West Springfield High
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,799 students
| Measure | Lake Braddock Secondary Burke, Virginia | West Springfield High Springfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #86 of 317 | #6 of 317 |
| National rank | #1075 of 16,910 | #185 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 4,411 | 2,799 |
| Enrollment | 4,411 | 2,799 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 16.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 96% |
| city | Burke | Springfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Springfield High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 81.3).
- •West Springfield High does better on math proficiency (96% vs 92%).
- •West Springfield High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 91%).
- •West Springfield High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 21%).
- •West Springfield High does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 22.3).
- •Lake Braddock Secondary is the larger school with 4,411 students compared with 2,799.
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 West Springfield High?
On the Success Index (US), West Springfield High 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 West Springfield High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Burke and Springfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Braddock Secondary: 4,411. West Springfield High: 2,799. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Braddock Secondary and West Springfield High rank in Virginia?
Lake Braddock Secondary is 86th of 317 and West Springfield High is 6th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).