Bon Air Elementary vs Discovery Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 158 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bon Air Elementary
Bon Air · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
Discovery Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
| Measure | Bon Air Elementary Bon Air, Virginia | Discovery Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #391 of 1,142 | #7 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #6404 of 50,301 | #104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 488 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 4.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 95% |
| city | Bon Air | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.0 vs 77.5).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 89%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 83%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.3% vs 75.8%).
- •Bon Air Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 12.9).
- •Discovery Elementary is the larger school with 489 students compared with 488.
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 Bon Air Elementary better than Discovery Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary ranks higher (95.0 vs 77.5 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 Bon Air Elementary and Discovery Elementary?
About 158 km in a straight line, between Bon Air and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bon Air Elementary: 488. Discovery Elementary: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bon Air Elementary and Discovery Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bon Air Elementary is 391st of 1,142 and Discovery Elementary is 7th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).