Coles Elementary vs Thurgood Marshall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coles Elementary
Manassas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Manassas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
642 students
| Measure | Coles Elementary Manassas, Virginia | Thurgood Marshall Elementary Manassas, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #512 of 1,142 | #260 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9032 of 50,301 | #2695 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 431 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 93% |
| city | Manassas | Manassas |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 73.3).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 92%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 85%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 72.6%).
- •Coles Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.4).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary is the larger school with 642 students compared with 431.
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 Coles Elementary better than Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Elementary ranks higher (84.5 vs 73.3 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 Coles Elementary and Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Manassas and Manassas in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coles Elementary: 431. Thurgood Marshall Elementary: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coles Elementary and Thurgood Marshall Elementary rank in Virginia?
Coles Elementary is 512th of 1,142 and Thurgood Marshall Elementary is 260th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).