Clays Mill Elementary vs Dryden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 362 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clays Mill Elementary
Scottsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
236 students
Dryden Elementary
Dryden · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
237 students
| Measure | Clays Mill Elementary Scottsburg, Virginia | Dryden Elementary Dryden, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #700 of 1,142 | #474 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #12124 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 | 100% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 82% |
| city | Scottsburg | Dryden |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dryden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 68.8).
- •Clays Mill Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 82%).
- •Dryden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Dryden Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 100%).
- •Dryden Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.4).
- •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 Clays Mill Elementary better than Dryden Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dryden Elementary ranks higher (74.3 vs 68.8 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 Clays Mill Elementary and Dryden Elementary?
About 362 km in a straight line, between Scottsburg and Dryden in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clays Mill Elementary: 236. Dryden Elementary: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clays Mill Elementary and Dryden Elementary rank in Virginia?
Clays Mill Elementary is 700th of 1,142 and Dryden Elementary is 474th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).