Alanton Elementary vs John B. Dey Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alanton Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
632 students
John B. Dey Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
744 students
| Measure | Alanton Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | John B. Dey Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #406 of 1,142 | #236 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #6854 of 50,301 | #2363 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 632 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 94% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John B. Dey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 76.7).
- •John B. Dey Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 91%).
- •John B. Dey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 89%).
- •John B. Dey Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 67.4%).
- •Alanton Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.1).
- •John B. Dey Elementary is the larger school with 744 students compared with 632.
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 Alanton Elementary better than John B. Dey Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John B. Dey Elementary ranks higher (85.2 vs 76.7 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 Alanton Elementary and John B. Dey Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alanton Elementary: 632. John B. Dey Elementary: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alanton Elementary and John B. Dey Elementary rank in Virginia?
Alanton Elementary is 406th of 1,142 and John B. Dey Elementary is 236th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).