D.G. Cooley Elementary vs Guilford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 54 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D.G. Cooley Elementary
Berryville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students
Guilford Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students
| Measure | D.G. Cooley Elementary Berryville, Virginia | Guilford Elementary Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 1,142 | #964 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #6413 of 50,301 | #18269 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 504 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 72% |
| city | Berryville | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •D.G. Cooley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 59.9).
- •D.G. Cooley Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •D.G. Cooley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •D.G. Cooley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Guilford Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.8).
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 D.G. Cooley Elementary better than Guilford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), D.G. Cooley Elementary ranks higher (77.5 vs 59.9 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 D.G. Cooley Elementary and Guilford Elementary?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Berryville and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D.G. Cooley Elementary: 504. Guilford Elementary: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D.G. Cooley Elementary and Guilford Elementary rank in Virginia?
D.G. Cooley Elementary is 393rd of 1,142 and Guilford Elementary is 964th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).