Birdneck Elementary vs Yellow Branch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 288 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birdneck Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
584 students
Yellow Branch Elementary
Rustburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
584 students
| Measure | Birdneck Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Yellow Branch Elementary Rustburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #463 of 1,142 | #634 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8124 of 50,301 | #11051 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 584 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 80% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Rustburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birdneck Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 70.4).
- •Yellow Branch Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Birdneck Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Birdneck Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 78.9%).
- •Birdneck Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.3).
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 Birdneck Elementary better than Yellow Branch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Birdneck Elementary ranks higher (74.7 vs 70.4 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 Birdneck Elementary and Yellow Branch Elementary?
About 288 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Rustburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birdneck Elementary: 584. Yellow Branch Elementary: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birdneck Elementary and Yellow Branch Elementary rank in Virginia?
Birdneck Elementary is 463rd of 1,142 and Yellow Branch Elementary is 634th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).