Amherst Elementary vs Temperance Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherst Elementary
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students
Temperance Elementary
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
93 students
| Measure | Amherst Elementary Amherst, Virginia | Temperance Elementary Amherst, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #525 of 1,142 | #499 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9287 of 50,301 | #8817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 307 | 93 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 93 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 95% |
| city | Amherst | Amherst |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.9 vs 73.7).
- •Temperance Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 87%).
- •Temperance Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 82%).
- •Temperance Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 83.4%).
- •Temperance Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.0).
- •Amherst Elementary is the larger school with 307 students compared with 93.
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 Amherst Elementary better than Temperance Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Amherst Elementary and Temperance Elementary?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Amherst in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Elementary: 307. Temperance Elementary: 93. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Elementary and Temperance Elementary rank in Virginia?
Amherst Elementary is 525th of 1,142 and Temperance Elementary is 499th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).