Cub Run Elementary vs McGaheysville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cub Run Elementary
Penn Laird · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students
McGaheysville Elementary
McGaheysville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
| Measure | Cub Run Elementary Penn Laird, Virginia | McGaheysville Elementary McGaheysville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #693 of 1,142 | #321 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #11991 of 50,301 | #4266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 614 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 82% |
| city | Penn Laird | McGaheysville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McGaheysville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 69.0).
- •McGaheysville Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •McGaheysville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •McGaheysville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 66.8%).
- •Cub Run Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.4).
- •Cub Run Elementary is the larger school with 614 students compared with 262.
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 Cub Run Elementary better than McGaheysville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McGaheysville Elementary ranks higher (81.3 vs 69.0 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 Cub Run Elementary and McGaheysville Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Penn Laird and McGaheysville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cub Run Elementary: 614. McGaheysville Elementary: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cub Run Elementary and McGaheysville Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cub Run Elementary is 693rd of 1,142 and McGaheysville Elementary is 321st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).