Buffalo Trail Elementary vs J. Michael Lunsford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Trail Elementary
Aldie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
756 students
J. Michael Lunsford Middle
Chantilly · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,182 students
| Measure | Buffalo Trail Elementary Aldie, Virginia | J. Michael Lunsford Middle Chantilly, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #44 of 1,142 | #32 of 340 |
| National rank | #445 of 50,301 | #271 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 756 | 1,182 |
| Enrollment | 756 | 1,182 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 93% |
| city | Aldie | Chantilly |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Trail Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.7 vs 90.3).
- •J. Michael Lunsford Middle does better on math proficiency (93% vs 87%).
- •J. Michael Lunsford Middle does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 79%).
- •Buffalo Trail Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 18.4%).
- •Buffalo Trail Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.8).
- •J. Michael Lunsford Middle is the larger school with 1,182 students compared with 756.
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 Trail Elementary better than J. Michael Lunsford Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Trail Elementary ranks higher (91.7 vs 90.3 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 Trail Elementary and J. Michael Lunsford Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Aldie and Chantilly in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Trail Elementary: 756. J. Michael Lunsford Middle: 1,182. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Trail Elementary and J. Michael Lunsford Middle rank in Virginia?
Buffalo Trail Elementary is 44th of 1,142 and J. Michael Lunsford Middle is 32nd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).