Buckland Mills Elementary vs Haymarket Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 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
Haymarket Elementary
Haymarket · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
963 students
| Measure | Buckland Mills Elementary Gainesville, Virginia | Haymarket Elementary Haymarket, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #297 of 1,142 | #290 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3375 of 50,301 | #3279 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 735 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 91% |
| city | Gainesville | Haymarket |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.0 vs 83.2).
- •Buckland Mills Elementary does better on math proficiency (96% vs 91%).
- •Buckland Mills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 84%).
- •Haymarket Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 30.2%).
- •Buckland Mills Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.9).
- •Haymarket Elementary is the larger school with 963 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 Haymarket Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buckland Mills Elementary and Haymarket Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Haymarket in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckland Mills Elementary: 735. Haymarket Elementary: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckland Mills Elementary and Haymarket Elementary rank in Virginia?
Buckland Mills Elementary is 297th of 1,142 and Haymarket Elementary is 290th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).