Bennett Elementary vs Dogwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennett Elementary
Manassas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
746 students
Dogwood Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
745 students
| Measure | Bennett Elementary Manassas, Virginia | Dogwood Elementary Reston, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 1,142 | #1062 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4468 of 50,301 | #25360 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 746 | 745 |
| Enrollment | 746 | 745 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 65% |
| city | Manassas | Reston |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bennett Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 49.7).
- •Bennett Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 65%).
- •Bennett Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 46%).
- •Bennett Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 98.5%).
- •Dogwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.5).
- •Bennett Elementary is the larger school with 746 students compared with 745.
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 Bennett Elementary better than Dogwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bennett Elementary ranks higher (80.9 vs 49.7 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 Bennett Elementary and Dogwood Elementary?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Manassas and Reston in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennett Elementary: 746. Dogwood Elementary: 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennett Elementary and Dogwood Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bennett Elementary is 328th of 1,142 and Dogwood Elementary is 1062nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).