Bush Hill Elementary vs Kersey Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 124 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bush Hill Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
673 students
Kersey Creek Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
| Measure | Bush Hill Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Kersey Creek Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #95 of 1,142 | #69 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #815 of 50,301 | #641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 673 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 95% |
| city | Alexandria | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (89.8 vs 90.7).
- •Kersey Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 86%).
- •Kersey Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •Kersey Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 27%).
- •Bush Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.3).
- •Bush Hill Elementary is the larger school with 673 students compared with 672.
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 Bush Hill Elementary better than Kersey Creek 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 Bush Hill Elementary and Kersey Creek Elementary?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bush Hill Elementary: 673. Kersey Creek Elementary: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bush Hill Elementary and Kersey Creek Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bush Hill Elementary is 95th of 1,142 and Kersey Creek Elementary is 69th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).