Dare Elementary vs Grafton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.1 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 Middle
Yorktown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
937 students
| Measure | Dare Elementary Yorktown, Virginia | Grafton Middle Yorktown, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #217 of 1,142 | #75 of 340 |
| National rank | #2151 of 50,301 | #693 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 399 | 937 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 937 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 93% |
| city | Yorktown | Yorktown |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (85.6 vs 85.5).
- •Grafton Middle does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Dare Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.0).
- •Grafton Middle is the larger school with 937 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 Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dare Elementary and Grafton Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Yorktown and Yorktown in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dare Elementary: 399. Grafton Middle: 937. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dare Elementary and Grafton Middle rank in Virginia?
Dare Elementary is 217th of 1,142 and Grafton Middle is 75th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).