Cool Spring Elementary vs Oak Knoll Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cool Spring Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
852 students
Oak Knoll Middle
Mechanicsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
862 students
| Measure | Cool Spring Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia | Oak Knoll Middle Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #88 of 1,142 | #5 of 340 |
| National rank | #789 of 50,301 | #57 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 852 | 862 |
| Enrollment | 852 | 862 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 95% |
| city | Mechanicsville | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Knoll Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.8 vs 89.9).
- •Oak Knoll Middle does better on math proficiency (95% vs 94%).
- •Cool Spring Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 16.8%).
- •Oak Knoll Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.2).
- •Oak Knoll Middle is the larger school with 862 students compared with 852.
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 Cool Spring Elementary better than Oak Knoll Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Knoll Middle ranks higher (94.8 vs 89.9 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 Cool Spring Elementary and Oak Knoll Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsville and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cool Spring Elementary: 852. Oak Knoll Middle: 862. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cool Spring Elementary and Oak Knoll Middle rank in Virginia?
Cool Spring Elementary is 88th of 1,142 and Oak Knoll Middle is 5th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).