Dare Elementary vs Grafton High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.0 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 High
Yorktown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,235 students
| Measure | Dare Elementary Yorktown, Virginia | Grafton High Yorktown, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #217 of 1,142 | #102 of 317 |
| National rank | #2151 of 50,301 | #1412 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 399 | 1,235 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 1,235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 91% |
| city | Yorktown | Yorktown |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dare Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 79.1).
- •Dare Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 91%).
- •Grafton High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 83%).
- •Dare Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 44.2%).
- •Dare Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.0).
- •Grafton High is the larger school with 1,235 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 High?
On the Success Index (US), Dare Elementary ranks higher (85.6 vs 79.1 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 High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Yorktown and Yorktown in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dare Elementary: 399. Grafton High: 1,235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dare Elementary and Grafton High rank in Virginia?
Dare Elementary is 217th of 1,142 and Grafton High is 102nd of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).