Schools in Gainesville, Virginia (2025)
6 schools · 6,959 students · 6 public · median Enrollment 1,129.
Gainesville, in Virginia, has 6 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 6,959 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high; by sector 6 public.
The median Enrollment across Gainesville's schools is 1,129, above the Virginia median of 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
6 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Gainesville Middle (86.9, top 5% of middle schools nationally), followed by Glenkirk Elementary (85.5, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), and Buckland Mills Elementary (83.0, top 10% of elementary schools nationally). 4 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Gainesville High (2,648 students), Gainesville Middle (1,403 students), Bull Run Middle (1,129 students).
Ranked schools in Gainesville
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Virginia.
- 187Gainesville MiddleGainesville · Public Middle92% Math proficiency · 1,403 students
- 286Glenkirk ElementaryGainesville · Public Elementary92% Math proficiency · 554 students
- 383Buckland Mills ElementaryGainesville · Public Elementary96% Math proficiency · 735 students
- 481Bull Run MiddleGainesville · Public Middle79% Math proficiency · 1,129 students
- 569George G. Tyler ElementaryGainesville · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 490 students
- 665Gainesville HighGainesville · Public High28.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 2,648 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gainesville Middle Gainesville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 86.9 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 1,403 |
| 2 | Glenkirk Elementary Gainesville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 85.5 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 554 |
| 3 | Buckland Mills Elementary Gainesville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 83.0 Top 10% | 96% Math proficiency | 735 |
| 4 | Bull Run Middle Gainesville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 81.0 Top 10% | 79% Math proficiency | 1,129 |
| 5 | George G. Tyler Elementary Gainesville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 68.9 Top 25% | 84% Math proficiency | 490 |
| 6 | Gainesville High Gainesville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 65.0 Top 50% | 28.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 2,648 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Gainesville side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Gainesville?
Gainesville Middle is the highest-ranked school in Gainesville with a Success Index (US) of 86.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Gainesville?
Gainesville has 6 schools (2 middle, 3 elementary, 1 high) educating 6,959 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Gainesville?
The median Enrollment across schools in Gainesville is 1,129. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.