Bristow Run Elementary vs Piney Branch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bristow Run Elementary
Bristow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
562 students
Piney Branch Elementary
Bristow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
760 students
| Measure | Bristow Run Elementary Bristow, Virginia | Piney Branch Elementary Bristow, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #264 of 1,142 | #291 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2744 of 50,301 | #3292 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 562 | 760 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 760 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 87% |
| city | Bristow | Bristow |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bristow Run Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 83.2).
- •Bristow Run Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 87%).
- •Bristow Run Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •Piney Branch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 28.6%).
- •Bristow Run Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.7).
- •Piney Branch Elementary is the larger school with 760 students compared with 562.
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 Bristow Run Elementary better than Piney Branch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bristow Run Elementary ranks higher (84.3 vs 83.2 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 Bristow Run Elementary and Piney Branch Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bristow and Bristow in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bristow Run Elementary: 562. Piney Branch Elementary: 760. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bristow Run Elementary and Piney Branch Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bristow Run Elementary is 264th of 1,142 and Piney Branch Elementary is 291st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).