Dryden Elementary vs Pennington Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 6.9 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
Pennington Middle
Pennington Gap · Public middle · Grades 5–7
278 students
| Measure | Dryden Elementary Dryden, Virginia | Pennington Middle Pennington Gap, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #474 of 1,142 | #191 of 340 |
| National rank | #8378 of 50,301 | #2840 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 237 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 78% |
| 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 72.5).
- •Pennington Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Dryden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Dryden Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 99.6%).
- •Pennington Middle does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.3).
- •Pennington Middle is the larger school with 278 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 Pennington Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dryden Elementary ranks higher (74.3 vs 72.5 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 Pennington Middle?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Dryden and Pennington Gap in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dryden Elementary: 237. Pennington Middle: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dryden Elementary and Pennington Middle rank in Virginia?
Dryden Elementary is 474th of 1,142 and Pennington Middle is 191st of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).