Dranesville Elementary vs Guilford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 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
Guilford Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students
| Measure | Dranesville Elementary Herndon, Virginia | Guilford Elementary Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 1,142 | #964 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #6133 of 50,301 | #18269 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 610 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 72% |
| city | Herndon | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dranesville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 59.9).
- •Dranesville Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Dranesville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 55%).
- •Dranesville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 99.4%).
- •Guilford Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.0).
- •Dranesville Elementary is the larger school with 610 students compared with 504.
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 Guilford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dranesville Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 59.9 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 Guilford Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Herndon and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dranesville Elementary: 610. Guilford Elementary: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dranesville Elementary and Guilford Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dranesville Elementary is 379th of 1,142 and Guilford Elementary is 964th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).