Bennett Elementary vs Grace E. Metz Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 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
Grace E. Metz Middle
Manassas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,111 students
| Measure | Bennett Elementary Manassas, Virginia | Grace E. Metz Middle Manassas, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 1,142 | #305 of 340 |
| National rank | #4468 of 50,301 | #5391 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 746 | 1,111 |
| Enrollment | 746 | 1,111 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 68% |
| city | Manassas | Manassas |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bennett Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 60.4).
- •Bennett Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 68%).
- •Bennett Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 68%).
- •Bennett Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 77.8%).
- •Bennett Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.5).
- •Grace E. Metz Middle is the larger school with 1,111 students compared with 746.
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 Grace E. Metz Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bennett Elementary ranks higher (80.9 vs 60.4 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 Grace E. Metz Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Manassas and Manassas in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennett Elementary: 746. Grace E. Metz Middle: 1,111. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennett Elementary and Grace E. Metz Middle rank in Virginia?
Bennett Elementary is 328th of 1,142 and Grace E. Metz Middle is 305th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).