Dare Elementary vs Grafton Bethel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dare Elementary
Yorktown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students
Grafton Bethel Elementary
Grafton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
653 students
| Measure | Dare Elementary Yorktown, Virginia | Grafton Bethel Elementary Grafton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #217 of 1,142 | #289 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2151 of 50,301 | #3276 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 399 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 93% |
| city | Yorktown | Grafton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dare Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 83.2).
- •Grafton Bethel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 83%).
- •Grafton Bethel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 37.8%).
- •Dare Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.3).
- •Grafton Bethel Elementary is the larger school with 653 students compared with 399.
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 Dare Elementary better than Grafton Bethel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dare Elementary ranks higher (85.6 vs 83.2 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 Dare Elementary and Grafton Bethel Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Yorktown and Grafton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dare Elementary: 399. Grafton Bethel Elementary: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dare Elementary and Grafton Bethel Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dare Elementary is 217th of 1,142 and Grafton Bethel Elementary is 289th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).