Buffalo Trail Elementary vs Liberty Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 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
Liberty Elementary
South Riding · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
813 students
| Measure | Buffalo Trail Elementary Aldie, Virginia | Liberty Elementary South Riding, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #44 of 1,142 | #53 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #445 of 50,301 | #521 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 756 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 756 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 89% |
| city | Aldie | South Riding |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (91.7 vs 91.3).
- •Liberty Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 87%).
- •Liberty Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •Buffalo Trail Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 18.5%).
- •Buffalo Trail Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.3).
- •Liberty Elementary is the larger school with 813 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 Liberty 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 Buffalo Trail Elementary and Liberty Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Aldie and South Riding in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Trail Elementary: 756. Liberty Elementary: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Trail Elementary and Liberty Elementary rank in Virginia?
Buffalo Trail Elementary is 44th of 1,142 and Liberty Elementary is 53rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).