Buchanan Elementary vs Varina Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 207 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
Varina Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
274 students
| Measure | Buchanan Elementary Buchanan, Virginia | Varina Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 1,142 | #799 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5289 of 50,301 | #14139 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 276 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.9% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 75% |
| city | Buchanan | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchanan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 66.0).
- •Buchanan Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 75%).
- •Buchanan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 66%).
- •Buchanan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.9% vs 88.3%).
- •Buchanan Elementary is the larger school with 276 students compared with 274.
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 Varina Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buchanan Elementary ranks higher (79.4 vs 66.0 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 Buchanan Elementary and Varina Elementary?
About 207 km in a straight line, between Buchanan and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan Elementary: 276. Varina Elementary: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Elementary and Varina Elementary rank in Virginia?
Buchanan Elementary is 348th of 1,142 and Varina Elementary is 799th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).