Colonial Elementary vs Read Mountain Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial Elementary
Troutville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
Read Mountain Middle
Cloverdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students
| Measure | Colonial Elementary Troutville, Virginia | Read Mountain Middle Cloverdale, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #156 of 1,142 | #70 of 340 |
| National rank | #1460 of 50,301 | #590 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 439 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 87% |
| city | Troutville | Cloverdale |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 86.5).
- •Colonial Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Read Mountain Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Read Mountain Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 36%).
- •Colonial Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.0).
- •Read Mountain Middle is the larger school with 670 students compared with 439.
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 Colonial Elementary better than Read Mountain Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial Elementary ranks higher (87.5 vs 86.5 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 Colonial Elementary and Read Mountain Middle?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Troutville and Cloverdale in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Elementary: 439. Read Mountain Middle: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Elementary and Read Mountain Middle rank in Virginia?
Colonial Elementary is 156th of 1,142 and Read Mountain Middle is 70th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).