Berkeley Elementary vs Buchanan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 195 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkeley Elementary
Spotsylvania · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students
Buchanan Elementary
Buchanan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students
| Measure | Berkeley Elementary Spotsylvania, Virginia | Buchanan Elementary Buchanan, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #445 of 1,142 | #348 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7697 of 50,301 | #5289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 275 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| city | Spotsylvania | Buchanan |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchanan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 75.4).
- •Buchanan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Buchanan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.9% vs 77.5%).
- •Buchanan Elementary is the larger school with 276 students compared with 275.
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 Berkeley Elementary better than Buchanan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buchanan Elementary ranks higher (79.4 vs 75.4 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 Berkeley Elementary and Buchanan Elementary?
About 195 km in a straight line, between Spotsylvania and Buchanan in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berkeley Elementary: 275. Buchanan Elementary: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berkeley Elementary and Buchanan Elementary rank in Virginia?
Berkeley Elementary is 445th of 1,142 and Buchanan Elementary is 348th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).