Bethel Elementary vs Petsworth Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel Elementary
Gloucester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Petsworth Elementary
Gloucester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
| Measure | Bethel Elementary Gloucester, Virginia | Petsworth Elementary Gloucester, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #343 of 1,142 | #385 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5066 of 50,301 | #6263 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 494 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.6% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 87% |
| city | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 77.8).
- •Bethel Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Bethel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 82%).
- •Bethel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.6% vs 67.2%).
- •Bethel Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.6).
- •Bethel Elementary is the larger school with 494 students compared with 381.
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 Petsworth Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bethel Elementary ranks higher (79.8 vs 77.8 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 Petsworth Elementary?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel Elementary: 494. Petsworth Elementary: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel Elementary and Petsworth Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bethel Elementary is 343rd of 1,142 and Petsworth Elementary is 385th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).