McLean High vs Meridian High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McLean High
McLean · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,428 students
Meridian High
Falls Church · Public high · Grades 9–12
893 students
| Measure | McLean High McLean, Virginia | Meridian High Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #3 of 317 | #5 of 317 |
| National rank | #150 of 16,910 | #156 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,428 | 893 |
| Enrollment | 2,428 | 893 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 88% |
| city | McLean | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (91.9 vs 91.7).
- •McLean High does better on math proficiency (95% vs 88%).
- •Meridian High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 96%).
- •McLean High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13% vs 13.7%).
- •Meridian High does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.6).
- •McLean High is the larger school with 2,428 students compared with 893.
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 McLean High 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 McLean High and Meridian High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between McLean and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McLean High: 2,428. Meridian High: 893. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McLean High and Meridian High rank in Virginia?
McLean High is 3rd of 317 and Meridian High is 5th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).