Dare Elementary vs Seaford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.9 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
Seaford Elementary
Seaford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
552 students
| Measure | Dare Elementary Yorktown, Virginia | Seaford Elementary Seaford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #217 of 1,142 | #311 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2151 of 50,301 | #3861 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 399 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 94% |
| city | Yorktown | Seaford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dare Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 82.1).
- •Seaford Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 93%).
- •Seaford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 83%).
- •Seaford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 37.8%).
- •Dare Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.8).
- •Seaford Elementary is the larger school with 552 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 Seaford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dare Elementary ranks higher (85.6 vs 82.1 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 Seaford Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Yorktown and Seaford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dare Elementary: 399. Seaford Elementary: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dare Elementary and Seaford Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dare Elementary is 217th of 1,142 and Seaford Elementary is 311th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).