Ashland Elementary vs Bush Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 117 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashland Elementary
Ashland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students
Bush Hill Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
673 students
| Measure | Ashland Elementary Ashland, Virginia | Bush Hill Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1071 of 1,142 | #95 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #26329 of 50,301 | #815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 675 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 82% |
| Math proficiency | – | 86% |
| city | Ashland | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bush Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 48.2).
- •Bush Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 80.6%).
- •Ashland Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.7).
- •Ashland Elementary is the larger school with 675 students compared with 673.
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 Ashland Elementary better than Bush Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bush Hill Elementary ranks higher (89.8 vs 48.2 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 Ashland Elementary and Bush Hill Elementary?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Ashland and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashland Elementary: 675. Bush Hill Elementary: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashland Elementary and Bush Hill Elementary rank in Virginia?
Ashland Elementary is 1071st of 1,142 and Bush Hill Elementary is 95th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).