Mount Vernon Woods Elementary vs Whitman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
507 students
Whitman Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
828 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon Woods Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Whitman Middle Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1003 of 1,142 | #276 of 340 |
| National rank | #19799 of 50,301 | #4292 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 507 | 828 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 66% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitman Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 57.7).
- •Mount Vernon Woods Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Whitman Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Whitman Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 97.6%).
- •Mount Vernon Woods Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.3).
- •Whitman Middle is the larger school with 828 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 Woods Elementary better than Whitman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Whitman Middle ranks higher (65.5 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 Woods Elementary and Whitman Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary: 507. Whitman Middle: 828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon Woods Elementary and Whitman Middle rank in Virginia?
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary is 1003rd of 1,142 and Whitman Middle is 276th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).