Dryden Elementary vs Elk Knob Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 7.1 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
Elk Knob Elementary
Pennington Gap · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
291 students
| Measure | Dryden Elementary Dryden, Virginia | Elk Knob Elementary Pennington Gap, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #474 of 1,142 | #530 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8378 of 50,301 | #9372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 237 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| city | Dryden | Pennington Gap |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dryden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 72.8).
- •Elk Knob Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Dryden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Dryden Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 87.6%).
- •Dryden Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.7).
- •Elk Knob Elementary is the larger school with 291 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 Elk Knob Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dryden Elementary ranks higher (74.3 vs 72.8 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 Dryden Elementary and Elk Knob Elementary?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Dryden and Pennington Gap in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dryden Elementary: 237. Elk Knob Elementary: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dryden Elementary and Elk Knob Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dryden Elementary is 474th of 1,142 and Elk Knob Elementary is 530th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).