Chatham Elementary vs Dryden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 316 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chatham Elementary
Chatham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
236 students
Dryden Elementary
Dryden · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
237 students
| Measure | Chatham Elementary Chatham, Virginia | Dryden Elementary Dryden, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #451 of 1,142 | #474 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7821 of 50,301 | #8378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 236 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 82% |
| city | Chatham | Dryden |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.2 vs 74.3).
- •Chatham Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Dryden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Chatham Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86% vs 86.1%).
- •Chatham Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.3).
- •Dryden Elementary is the larger school with 237 students compared with 236.
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 Chatham Elementary better than Dryden 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 Chatham Elementary and Dryden Elementary?
About 316 km in a straight line, between Chatham and Dryden in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chatham Elementary: 236. Dryden Elementary: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chatham Elementary and Dryden Elementary rank in Virginia?
Chatham Elementary is 451st of 1,142 and Dryden Elementary is 474th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).