Dryden Elementary vs Duffield-Pattonsville Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dryden Elementary
Dryden · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
237 students
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary
Duffield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
308 students
| Measure | Dryden Elementary Dryden, Virginia | Duffield-Pattonsville Primary Duffield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #474 of 1,142 | #471 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8378 of 50,301 | #8314 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 237 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 92% |
| city | Dryden | Duffield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (74.3 vs 74.4).
- •Duffield-Pattonsville Primary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Duffield-Pattonsville Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 86.1%).
- •Dryden Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.4).
- •Duffield-Pattonsville Primary is the larger school with 308 students compared with 237.
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 Dryden Elementary better than Duffield-Pattonsville Primary?
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 Dryden Elementary and Duffield-Pattonsville Primary?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Dryden and Duffield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dryden Elementary: 237. Duffield-Pattonsville Primary: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dryden Elementary and Duffield-Pattonsville Primary rank in Virginia?
Dryden Elementary is 474th of 1,142 and Duffield-Pattonsville Primary is 471st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).