Meridian High vs Mount Daniel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 977 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meridian High
Falls Church · Public high · Grades 9–12
893 students
Mount Daniel Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades K–2
486 students
| Measure | Meridian High Falls Church, Virginia | Mount Daniel Elementary Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #5 of 317 | #215 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #156 of 16,910 | #2131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 893 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 893 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.7% | 15.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 88% | – |
| city | Falls Church | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.7 vs 85.7).
- •Meridian High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 15.6%).
- •Mount Daniel Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.3).
- •Meridian High is the larger school with 893 students compared with 486.
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 Meridian High better than Mount Daniel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian High ranks higher (91.7 vs 85.7 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 Meridian High and Mount Daniel Elementary?
About 977 m in a straight line, between Falls Church and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian High: 893. Mount Daniel Elementary: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian High and Mount Daniel Elementary rank in Virginia?
Meridian High is 5th of 317 and Mount Daniel Elementary is 215th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).