Bethel Elementary vs Peasley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 336 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel Elementary
Gloucester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Peasley Middle
Gloucester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
565 students
| Measure | Bethel Elementary Gloucester, Virginia | Peasley Middle Gloucester, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #343 of 1,142 | #119 of 340 |
| National rank | #5066 of 50,301 | #1773 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 494 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.6% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 84% |
| city | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 78.3).
- •Bethel Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 84%).
- •Bethel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 80%).
- •Peasley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 66.6%).
- •Peasley Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.4).
- •Peasley Middle is the larger school with 565 students compared with 494.
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 Bethel Elementary better than Peasley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bethel Elementary ranks higher (79.8 vs 78.3 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 Bethel Elementary and Peasley Middle?
About 336 m in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel Elementary: 494. Peasley Middle: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel Elementary and Peasley Middle rank in Virginia?
Bethel Elementary is 343rd of 1,142 and Peasley Middle is 119th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).