Langley High vs McLean High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Langley High
McLean · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,181 students
McLean High
McLean · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,428 students
| Measure | Langley High McLean, Virginia | McLean High McLean, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #32 of 317 | #3 of 317 |
| National rank | #384 of 16,910 | #150 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,181 | 2,428 |
| Enrollment | 2,181 | 2,428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.4% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 95% |
| city | McLean | McLean |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McLean High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.9 vs 87.7).
- •Langley High does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 96%).
- •Langley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.4% vs 13%).
- •McLean High does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.9).
- •McLean High is the larger school with 2,428 students compared with 2,181.
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 Langley High better than McLean High?
On the Success Index (US), McLean High ranks higher (91.9 vs 87.7 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 Langley High and McLean High?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between McLean and McLean in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Langley High: 2,181. McLean High: 2,428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Langley High and McLean High rank in Virginia?
Langley High is 32nd of 317 and McLean High is 3rd of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).