Longfellow Middle vs McLean High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Middle
Falls Church · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,226 students
McLean High
McLean · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,428 students
| Measure | Longfellow Middle Falls Church, Virginia | McLean High McLean, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 98 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 340 | #3 of 317 |
| National rank | #6 of 15,369 | #150 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,226 | 2,428 |
| Enrollment | 1,226 | 2,428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 95% |
| city | Falls Church | McLean |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.6 vs 91.9).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on math proficiency (97% vs 95%).
- •McLean High does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 95%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 13%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.6).
- •McLean High is the larger school with 2,428 students compared with 1,226.
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 Longfellow Middle better than McLean High?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Middle ranks higher (97.6 vs 91.9 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 Longfellow Middle and McLean High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Falls Church and McLean in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Middle: 1,226. McLean High: 2,428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Middle and McLean High rank in Virginia?
Longfellow Middle is 1st of 340 and McLean High is 3rd of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).