Chancellor Elementary vs Wilderness Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chancellor Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
Wilderness Elementary
Spotsylvania · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
647 students
| Measure | Chancellor Elementary Fredericksburg, Virginia | Wilderness Elementary Spotsylvania, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #261 of 1,142 | #545 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2708 of 50,301 | #9689 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 440 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.5% | 72.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 82% |
| city | Fredericksburg | Spotsylvania |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chancellor Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 72.4).
- •Chancellor Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 82%).
- •Chancellor Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 75%).
- •Chancellor Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 72.3%).
- •Wilderness Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.6).
- •Wilderness Elementary is the larger school with 647 students compared with 440.
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 Chancellor Elementary better than Wilderness Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chancellor Elementary ranks higher (84.4 vs 72.4 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 Chancellor Elementary and Wilderness Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chancellor Elementary: 440. Wilderness Elementary: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chancellor Elementary and Wilderness Elementary rank in Virginia?
Chancellor Elementary is 261st of 1,142 and Wilderness Elementary is 545th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).