Mount Vernon High vs Riverside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 373 m 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
Riverside Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
741 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon High Alexandria, Virginia | Riverside Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 317 | #856 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3164 of 16,910 | #15204 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,858 | 741 |
| Enrollment | 1,858 | 741 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 74% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 64.4).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 69%).
- •Mount Vernon High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 65%).
- •Mount Vernon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 80.3%).
- •Mount Vernon High does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.5).
- •Mount Vernon High is the larger school with 1,858 students compared with 741.
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 Riverside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon High ranks higher (70.6 vs 64.4 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 Riverside Elementary?
About 373 m in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon High: 1,858. Riverside Elementary: 741. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon High and Riverside Elementary rank in Virginia?
Mount Vernon High is 170th of 317 and Riverside Elementary is 856th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).