Chatham Elementary vs Gretna Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 12 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
Gretna Elementary
Gretna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
| Measure | Chatham Elementary Chatham, Virginia | Gretna Elementary Gretna, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #451 of 1,142 | #518 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7821 of 50,301 | #9173 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 236 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 89% |
| city | Chatham | Gretna |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chatham Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 73.1).
- •Chatham Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 89%).
- •Gretna Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Gretna Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 86%).
- •Chatham Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.7).
- •Gretna Elementary is the larger school with 493 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 Gretna Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chatham Elementary ranks higher (75.2 vs 73.1 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 Chatham Elementary and Gretna Elementary?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Chatham and Gretna in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chatham Elementary: 236. Gretna Elementary: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chatham Elementary and Gretna Elementary rank in Virginia?
Chatham Elementary is 451st of 1,142 and Gretna Elementary is 518th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).