Buckland Mills Elementary vs Gainesville High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.1 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
Gainesville High
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,648 students
| Measure | Buckland Mills Elementary Gainesville, Virginia | Gainesville High Gainesville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 1,142 | #251 of 317 |
| National rank | #3375 of 50,301 | #4537 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 735 | 2,648 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 2,648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | – |
| Math proficiency | 96% | – |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckland Mills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 65.0).
- •Gainesville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 30.2%).
- •Gainesville High does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.9).
- •Gainesville High is the larger school with 2,648 students compared with 735.
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 Gainesville High?
On the Success Index (US), Buckland Mills Elementary ranks higher (83.0 vs 65.0 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 Gainesville High?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckland Mills Elementary: 735. Gainesville High: 2,648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckland Mills Elementary and Gainesville High rank in Virginia?
Buckland Mills Elementary is 297th of 1,142 and Gainesville High is 251st of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).