Bellwood Elementary vs Thomas Dale High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellwood Elementary
North Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
Thomas Dale High
Chester · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,582 students
| Measure | Bellwood Elementary North Chesterfield, Virginia | Thomas Dale High Chester, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #582 of 1,142 | #163 of 317 |
| National rank | #10355 of 50,301 | #3035 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 493 | 2,582 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 2,582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 83% |
| city | North Chesterfield | Chester |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.3 vs 71.1).
- •Thomas Dale High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 73%).
- •Thomas Dale High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 68%).
- •Thomas Dale High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 76.7%).
- •Bellwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.6).
- •Thomas Dale High is the larger school with 2,582 students compared with 493.
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 Bellwood Elementary better than Thomas Dale High?
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 Bellwood Elementary and Thomas Dale High?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between North Chesterfield and Chester in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellwood Elementary: 493. Thomas Dale High: 2,582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellwood Elementary and Thomas Dale High rank in Virginia?
Bellwood Elementary is 582nd of 1,142 and Thomas Dale High is 163rd of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).