Arcola Elementary vs Goshen Post Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcola Elementary
Aldie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
748 students
Goshen Post Elementary
Aldie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
851 students
| Measure | Arcola Elementary Aldie, Virginia | Goshen Post Elementary Aldie, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #56 of 1,142 | #10 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #555 of 50,301 | #138 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 748 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 748 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 9.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 93% |
| city | Aldie | Aldie |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goshen Post Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.5 vs 91.1).
- •Goshen Post Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 87%).
- •Goshen Post Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 83%).
- •Goshen Post Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.3% vs 24.3%).
- •Arcola Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.9).
- •Goshen Post Elementary is the larger school with 851 students compared with 748.
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 Arcola Elementary better than Goshen Post Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Goshen Post Elementary ranks higher (94.5 vs 91.1 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 Arcola Elementary and Goshen Post Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Aldie and Aldie in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcola Elementary: 748. Goshen Post Elementary: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcola Elementary and Goshen Post Elementary rank in Virginia?
Arcola Elementary is 56th of 1,142 and Goshen Post Elementary is 10th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).