C.C. Wells Elementary vs Thomas Dale High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C.C. Wells Elementary
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students
Thomas Dale High
Chester · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,582 students
| Measure | C.C. Wells Elementary Chester, Virginia | Thomas Dale High Chester, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #653 of 1,142 | #163 of 317 |
| National rank | #11292 of 50,301 | #3035 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 606 | 2,582 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 2,582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.1% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 83% |
| city | Chester | Chester |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Dale High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 70.0).
- •Thomas Dale High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Thomas Dale High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 73%).
- •Thomas Dale High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 77.1%).
- •Thomas Dale High does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.1).
- •Thomas Dale High is the larger school with 2,582 students compared with 606.
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 C.C. Wells Elementary better than Thomas Dale High?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Dale High ranks higher (71.1 vs 70.0 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 C.C. Wells Elementary and Thomas Dale High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C.C. Wells Elementary: 606. Thomas Dale High: 2,582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C.C. Wells Elementary and Thomas Dale High rank in Virginia?
C.C. Wells Elementary is 653rd of 1,142 and Thomas Dale High is 163rd of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).