Mantua Elementary vs Woodson High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mantua Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
909 students
Woodson High
Fairfax · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,436 students
| Measure | Mantua Elementary Fairfax, Virginia | Woodson High Fairfax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #116 of 1,142 | #1 of 317 |
| National rank | #1041 of 50,301 | #110 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 909 | 2,436 |
| Enrollment | 909 | 2,436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 14.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 95% |
| city | Fairfax | Fairfax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.8 vs 88.9).
- •Woodson High does better on math proficiency (95% vs 94%).
- •Woodson High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 92%).
- •Woodson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.2% vs 15.7%).
- •Woodson High does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.7).
- •Woodson High is the larger school with 2,436 students compared with 909.
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 Mantua Elementary better than Woodson High?
On the Success Index (US), Woodson High ranks higher (92.8 vs 88.9 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 Mantua Elementary and Woodson High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fairfax and Fairfax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mantua Elementary: 909. Woodson High: 2,436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mantua Elementary and Woodson High rank in Virginia?
Mantua Elementary is 116th of 1,142 and Woodson High is 1st of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).