Colonial Elementary vs William Byrd Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 8.0 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
William Byrd Middle
Vinton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
802 students
| Measure | Colonial Elementary Troutville, Virginia | William Byrd Middle Vinton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #156 of 1,142 | #140 of 340 |
| National rank | #1460 of 50,301 | #2088 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 439 | 802 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 802 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 89% |
| city | Troutville | Vinton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 76.5).
- •Colonial Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 89%).
- •Colonial Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 67.1%).
- •Colonial Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.8).
- •William Byrd Middle is the larger school with 802 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 William Byrd Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial Elementary ranks higher (87.5 vs 76.5 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 William Byrd Middle?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Troutville and Vinton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Elementary: 439. William Byrd Middle: 802. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Elementary and William Byrd Middle rank in Virginia?
Colonial Elementary is 156th of 1,142 and William Byrd Middle is 140th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).