Capron Elementary vs Meherrin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capron Elementary
Capron · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
176 students
Meherrin Elementary
Newsoms · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students
| Measure | Capron Elementary Capron, Virginia | Meherrin Elementary Newsoms, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #623 of 1,142 | #672 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #10928 of 50,301 | #11673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 176 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| city | Capron | Newsoms |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capron Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 69.5).
- •Capron Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Capron Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Meherrin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89% vs 90.9%).
- •Meherrin Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.6).
- •Meherrin Elementary is the larger school with 218 students compared with 176.
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 Capron Elementary better than Meherrin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Capron Elementary ranks higher (70.5 vs 69.5 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 Capron Elementary and Meherrin Elementary?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Capron and Newsoms in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capron Elementary: 176. Meherrin Elementary: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capron Elementary and Meherrin Elementary rank in Virginia?
Capron Elementary is 623rd of 1,142 and Meherrin Elementary is 672nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).