Bedford Primary vs Otter River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Primary
Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
266 students
Otter River Elementary
Goode · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
167 students
| Measure | Bedford Primary Bedford, Virginia | Otter River Elementary Goode, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1138 of 1,142 | #268 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #43429 of 50,301 | #2797 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 266 | 167 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 82% |
| Math proficiency | – | 82% |
| city | Bedford | Goode |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otter River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 22.2).
- •Otter River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 103%).
- •Otter River Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.0).
- •Bedford Primary is the larger school with 266 students compared with 167.
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 Bedford Primary better than Otter River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Otter River Elementary ranks higher (84.2 vs 22.2 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 Bedford Primary and Otter River Elementary?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Goode in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford Primary: 266. Otter River Elementary: 167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford Primary and Otter River Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bedford Primary is 1138th of 1,142 and Otter River Elementary is 268th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).