Dranesville Elementary vs Great Bridge Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 272 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dranesville Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
610 students
Great Bridge Primary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
610 students
| Measure | Dranesville Elementary Herndon, Virginia | Great Bridge Primary Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 1,142 | #875 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #6133 of 50,301 | #15663 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 610 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | – |
| Math proficiency | 76% | – |
| city | Herndon | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dranesville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 63.7).
- •Great Bridge Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 47.4%).
- •Dranesville Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.9).
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 Dranesville Elementary better than Great Bridge Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Dranesville Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 63.7 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 Dranesville Elementary and Great Bridge Primary?
About 272 km in a straight line, between Herndon and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dranesville Elementary: 610. Great Bridge Primary: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dranesville Elementary and Great Bridge Primary rank in Virginia?
Dranesville Elementary is 379th of 1,142 and Great Bridge Primary is 875th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).