Riverside Elementary vs Woodley Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
741 students
Woodley Hills Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
495 students
| Measure | Riverside Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Woodley Hills Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #856 of 1,142 | #938 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #15204 of 50,301 | #17397 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 741 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 66% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 61.2).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 66%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 56%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 83.6%).
- •Woodley Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.5).
- •Riverside Elementary is the larger school with 741 students compared with 495.
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 Riverside Elementary better than Woodley Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Elementary ranks higher (64.4 vs 61.2 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 Riverside Elementary and Woodley Hills Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverside Elementary: 741. Woodley Hills Elementary: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverside Elementary and Woodley Hills Elementary rank in Virginia?
Riverside Elementary is 856th of 1,142 and Woodley Hills Elementary is 938th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).