Bluestone Elementary vs John W. Wayland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluestone Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
566 students
John W. Wayland Elementary
Bridgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
| Measure | Bluestone Elementary Harrisonburg, Virginia | John W. Wayland Elementary Bridgewater, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #891 of 1,142 | #351 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #16079 of 50,301 | #5368 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 566 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 82% |
| city | Harrisonburg | Bridgewater |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John W. Wayland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 63.0).
- •John W. Wayland Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •John W. Wayland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 63%).
- •John W. Wayland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 85%).
- •Bluestone Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.9).
- •Bluestone Elementary is the larger school with 566 students compared with 526.
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 Bluestone Elementary better than John W. Wayland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John W. Wayland Elementary ranks higher (79.3 vs 63.0 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 Bluestone Elementary and John W. Wayland Elementary?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Harrisonburg and Bridgewater in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluestone Elementary: 566. John W. Wayland Elementary: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluestone Elementary and John W. Wayland Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bluestone Elementary is 891st of 1,142 and John W. Wayland Elementary is 351st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).