Cool Spring Elementary vs Walnut Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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
Walnut Hill Elementary
Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
574 students
| Measure | Cool Spring Elementary Petersburg, Virginia | Walnut Hill Elementary Petersburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1101 of 1,142 | #935 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #31057 of 50,301 | #17326 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 540 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 71% |
| city | Petersburg | Petersburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 41.3).
- •Walnut Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 50%).
- •Walnut Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •Walnut Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.7% vs 94.3%).
- •Walnut Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.6).
- •Walnut Hill Elementary is the larger school with 574 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 Walnut Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Hill Elementary ranks higher (61.3 vs 41.3 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 Cool Spring Elementary and Walnut Hill Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Petersburg and Petersburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cool Spring Elementary: 540. Walnut Hill Elementary: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cool Spring Elementary and Walnut Hill Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cool Spring Elementary is 1101st of 1,142 and Walnut Hill Elementary is 935th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).