Buckland Mills Elementary vs C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckland Mills Elementary
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
735 students
C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary
New Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
525 students
| Measure | Buckland Mills Elementary Gainesville, Virginia | C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary New Baltimore, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #297 of 1,142 | #187 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3375 of 50,301 | #1812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 735 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 89% |
| city | Gainesville | New Baltimore |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 83.0).
- •Buckland Mills Elementary does better on math proficiency (96% vs 89%).
- •Buckland Mills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 30.2%).
- •C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.9).
- •Buckland Mills Elementary is the larger school with 735 students compared with 525.
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 Buckland Mills Elementary better than C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary ranks higher (86.5 vs 83.0 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 Buckland Mills Elementary and C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and New Baltimore in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckland Mills Elementary: 735. C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckland Mills Elementary and C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary rank in Virginia?
Buckland Mills Elementary is 297th of 1,142 and C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary is 187th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).