Laurel Hill Elementary vs Newington Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Hill Elementary
Lorton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
743 students
Newington Forest Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
579 students
| Measure | Laurel Hill Elementary Lorton, Virginia | Newington Forest Elementary Springfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #266 of 1,142 | #239 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2790 of 50,301 | #2411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 743 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| city | Lorton | Springfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.2 vs 85.1).
- •Laurel Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •Newington Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 29.9%).
- •Newington Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.5).
- •Laurel Hill Elementary is the larger school with 743 students compared with 579.
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 Laurel Hill Elementary better than Newington Forest Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Laurel Hill Elementary and Newington Forest Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lorton and Springfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Hill Elementary: 743. Newington Forest Elementary: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Hill Elementary and Newington Forest Elementary rank in Virginia?
Laurel Hill Elementary is 266th of 1,142 and Newington Forest Elementary is 239th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).