Lemon Road Elementary vs Meridian High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 715 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lemon Road Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
595 students
Meridian High
Falls Church · Public high · Grades 9–12
893 students
| Measure | Lemon Road Elementary Falls Church, Virginia | Meridian High Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #167 of 1,142 | #5 of 317 |
| National rank | #1553 of 50,301 | #156 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 595 | 893 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 893 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 88% |
| city | Falls Church | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.7 vs 87.3).
- •Lemon Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 88%).
- •Meridian High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 85%).
- •Meridian High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 19%).
- •Meridian High does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.7).
- •Meridian High is the larger school with 893 students compared with 595.
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 Lemon Road Elementary better than Meridian High?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian High ranks higher (91.7 vs 87.3 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 Lemon Road Elementary and Meridian High?
About 715 m in a straight line, between Falls Church and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lemon Road Elementary: 595. Meridian High: 893. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lemon Road Elementary and Meridian High rank in Virginia?
Lemon Road Elementary is 167th of 1,142 and Meridian High is 5th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).