Cub Run Elementary vs Spotswood High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 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
Spotswood High
Penn Laird · Public high · Grades 9–12
880 students
| Measure | Cub Run Elementary Penn Laird, Virginia | Spotswood High Penn Laird, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #693 of 1,142 | #87 of 317 |
| National rank | #11991 of 50,301 | #1083 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 614 | 880 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 880 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 93% |
| city | Penn Laird | Penn Laird |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spotswood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 69.0).
- •Spotswood High does better on math proficiency (93% vs 73%).
- •Spotswood High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 68%).
- •Spotswood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 66.8%).
- •Cub Run Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.9).
- •Spotswood High is the larger school with 880 students compared with 614.
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 Spotswood High?
On the Success Index (US), Spotswood High 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 Spotswood High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Penn Laird and Penn Laird in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cub Run Elementary: 614. Spotswood High: 880. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cub Run Elementary and Spotswood High rank in Virginia?
Cub Run Elementary is 693rd of 1,142 and Spotswood High is 87th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).