Mount Vernon High vs Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Vernon High
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,858 students
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
507 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon High Alexandria, Virginia | Mount Vernon Woods Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 317 | #1003 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3164 of 16,910 | #19799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,858 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 1,858 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 67% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 57.7).
- •Mount Vernon High does better on math proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Mount Vernon High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Mount Vernon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 97.6%).
- •Mount Vernon High does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.1).
- •Mount Vernon High is the larger school with 1,858 students compared with 507.
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 Mount Vernon High better than Mount Vernon Woods Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon High ranks higher (70.6 vs 57.7 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 Mount Vernon High and Mount Vernon Woods Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon High: 1,858. Mount Vernon Woods Elementary: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon High and Mount Vernon Woods Elementary rank in Virginia?
Mount Vernon High is 170th of 317 and Mount Vernon Woods Elementary is 1003rd of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).