Buffalo Gap Middle vs Churchville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Gap Middle
Swoope · Public middle · Grades 6–8
285 students
Churchville Elementary
Churchville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
| Measure | Buffalo Gap Middle Swoope, Virginia | Churchville Elementary Churchville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #299 of 340 | #526 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5130 of 15,369 | #9294 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 285 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 73% |
| Math proficiency | – | 84% |
| city | Swoope | Churchville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Churchville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 61.5).
- •Buffalo Gap Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 66.7%).
- •Buffalo Gap Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.9).
- •Churchville Elementary is the larger school with 448 students compared with 285.
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 Buffalo Gap Middle better than Churchville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Churchville Elementary ranks higher (72.9 vs 61.5 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 Buffalo Gap Middle and Churchville Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Swoope and Churchville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Gap Middle: 285. Churchville Elementary: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Gap Middle and Churchville Elementary rank in Virginia?
Buffalo Gap Middle is 299th of 340 and Churchville Elementary is 526th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).