Buchanan Elementary vs James River High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan Elementary
Buchanan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students
James River High
Buchanan · Public high · Grades 9–12
464 students
| Measure | Buchanan Elementary Buchanan, Virginia | James River High Buchanan, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #348 of 1,142 | #71 of 317 |
| National rank | #5289 of 50,301 | #914 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 276 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.9% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 90% |
| city | Buchanan | Buchanan |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James River High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 79.4).
- •James River High does better on math proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •James River High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •James River High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 69.9%).
- •Buchanan Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.0).
- •James River High is the larger school with 464 students compared with 276.
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 Buchanan Elementary better than James River High?
On the Success Index (US), James River High ranks higher (82.7 vs 79.4 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 Buchanan Elementary and James River High?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Buchanan and Buchanan in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan Elementary: 276. James River High: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Elementary and James River High rank in Virginia?
Buchanan Elementary is 348th of 1,142 and James River High is 71st of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).