Bull Run Middle vs J.W. Alvey Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bull Run Middle
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,129 students
J.W. Alvey Elementary
Haymarket · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
| Measure | Bull Run Middle Gainesville, Virginia | J.W. Alvey Elementary Haymarket, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #103 of 340 | #129 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1318 of 15,369 | #1183 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,129 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 1,129 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 9.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 95% |
| city | Gainesville | Haymarket |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J.W. Alvey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 81.0).
- •J.W. Alvey Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 79%).
- •J.W. Alvey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 81%).
- •J.W. Alvey Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.6% vs 39.4%).
- •Bull Run Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.9).
- •Bull Run Middle is the larger school with 1,129 students compared with 523.
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 Bull Run Middle better than J.W. Alvey Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J.W. Alvey Elementary ranks higher (88.4 vs 81.0 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 Bull Run Middle and J.W. Alvey Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Haymarket in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bull Run Middle: 1,129. J.W. Alvey Elementary: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bull Run Middle and J.W. Alvey Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bull Run Middle is 103rd of 340 and J.W. Alvey Elementary is 129th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).