Buckland Mills Elementary vs Gainesville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.8 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 Middle
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,403 students
| Measure | Buckland Mills Elementary Gainesville, Virginia | Gainesville Middle Gainesville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #297 of 1,142 | #68 of 340 |
| National rank | #3375 of 50,301 | #558 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 735 | 1,403 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 1,403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 92% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gainesville Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 83.0).
- •Buckland Mills Elementary does better on math proficiency (96% vs 92%).
- •Buckland Mills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Gainesville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 30.2%).
- •Gainesville Middle does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.9).
- •Gainesville Middle is the larger school with 1,403 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gainesville Middle ranks higher (86.9 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 Gainesville Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckland Mills Elementary: 735. Gainesville Middle: 1,403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckland Mills Elementary and Gainesville Middle rank in Virginia?
Buckland Mills Elementary is 297th of 1,142 and Gainesville Middle is 68th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).