Abingdon Elementary vs York River Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abingdon Elementary
Hayes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students
York River Academy
Yorktown · Charter high · Grades 9–12
72 students
| Measure | Abingdon Elementary Hayes, Virginia | York River Academy Yorktown, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #414 of 1,142 | #28 of 317 |
| National rank | #6976 of 50,301 | #364 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 455 | 72 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 72 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 6.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 90% |
| city | Hayes | Yorktown |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •York River Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 76.5).
- •York River Academy does better on math proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •York River Academy does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 74%).
- •York River Academy does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 13.4).
- •Abingdon Elementary is the larger school with 455 students compared with 72.
- •Abingdon Elementary is a public school while York River Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Abingdon Elementary better than York River Academy?
On the Success Index (US), York River Academy ranks higher (88.1 vs 76.5 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 Abingdon Elementary and York River Academy?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Hayes and Yorktown in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abingdon Elementary: 455. York River Academy: 72. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abingdon Elementary and York River Academy rank in Virginia?
Abingdon Elementary is 414th of 1,142 and York River Academy is 28th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).