Cool Spring Elementary vs Vernon Johns Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cool Spring Elementary
Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
540 students
Vernon Johns Middle
Petersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
949 students
| Measure | Cool Spring Elementary Petersburg, Virginia | Vernon Johns Middle Petersburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1101 of 1,142 | #333 of 340 |
| National rank | #31057 of 50,301 | #9853 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 540 | 949 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 949 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 41% |
| city | Petersburg | Petersburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cool Spring Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 39.9).
- •Cool Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 41%).
- •Vernon Johns Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Vernon Johns Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 94.3%).
- •Cool Spring Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.6).
- •Vernon Johns Middle is the larger school with 949 students compared with 540.
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 Vernon Johns Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cool Spring Elementary ranks higher (41.3 vs 39.9 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 Vernon Johns Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Petersburg and Petersburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cool Spring Elementary: 540. Vernon Johns Middle: 949. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cool Spring Elementary and Vernon Johns Middle rank in Virginia?
Cool Spring Elementary is 1101st of 1,142 and Vernon Johns Middle is 333rd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).