Meridian High vs Oak Street Elementary
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.
Meridian High
Falls Church · Public high · Grades 9–12
893 students
Oak Street Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
587 students
| Measure | Meridian High Falls Church, Virginia | Oak Street Elementary Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #5 of 317 | #18 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #156 of 16,910 | #224 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 893 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 893 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.7% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 93% |
| city | Falls Church | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.6 vs 91.7).
- •Oak Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 88%).
- •Meridian High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 90%).
- •Oak Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 13.7%).
- •Meridian High is the larger school with 893 students compared with 587.
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 Oak Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Street Elementary ranks higher (93.6 vs 91.7 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 Oak Street Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Falls Church and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian High: 893. Oak Street Elementary: 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian High and Oak Street Elementary rank in Virginia?
Meridian High is 5th of 317 and Oak Street Elementary is 18th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).