Botetourt Elementary vs D.G. Cooley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 232 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Botetourt Elementary
Gloucester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students
D.G. Cooley Elementary
Berryville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students
| Measure | Botetourt Elementary Gloucester, Virginia | D.G. Cooley Elementary Berryville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #368 of 1,142 | #393 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5829 of 50,301 | #6413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 505 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 76% |
| city | Gloucester | Berryville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Botetourt Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 77.5).
- •Botetourt Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 76%).
- •Botetourt Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 65%).
- •D.G. Cooley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 67.1%).
- •Botetourt Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.8).
- •Botetourt Elementary is the larger school with 505 students compared with 504.
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 Botetourt Elementary better than D.G. Cooley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Botetourt Elementary ranks higher (78.5 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 Botetourt Elementary and D.G. Cooley Elementary?
About 232 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Berryville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Botetourt Elementary: 505. D.G. Cooley Elementary: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Botetourt Elementary and D.G. Cooley Elementary rank in Virginia?
Botetourt Elementary is 368th of 1,142 and D.G. Cooley Elementary is 393rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).