Mary Ellen Henderson Middle vs Meridian High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 107 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
Falls Church · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
Meridian High
Falls Church · Public high · Grades 9–12
893 students
| Measure | Mary Ellen Henderson Middle Falls Church, Virginia | Meridian High Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #9 of 340 | #5 of 317 |
| National rank | #140 of 15,369 | #156 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 632 | 893 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 893 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 88% |
| city | Falls Church | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (92.6 vs 91.7).
- •Mary Ellen Henderson Middle does better on math proficiency (89% vs 88%).
- •Meridian High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 91%).
- •Mary Ellen Henderson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 13.7%).
- •Meridian High does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.0).
- •Meridian High is the larger school with 893 students compared with 632.
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 Mary Ellen Henderson Middle better than Meridian High?
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 Mary Ellen Henderson Middle and Meridian High?
About 107 m in a straight line, between Falls Church and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle: 632. Meridian High: 893. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary Ellen Henderson Middle and Meridian High rank in Virginia?
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle is 9th of 340 and Meridian High is 5th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).