Dudley Elementary vs Rockfish River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 125 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dudley Elementary
Wirtz · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students
Rockfish River Elementary
Afton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
318 students
| Measure | Dudley Elementary Wirtz, Virginia | Rockfish River Elementary Afton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #489 of 1,142 | #521 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8636 of 50,301 | #9205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 317 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| city | Wirtz | Afton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.9 vs 73.1).
- •Rockfish River Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Dudley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Rockfish River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.9% vs 88%).
- •Dudley Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.3).
- •Rockfish River Elementary is the larger school with 318 students compared with 317.
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 Dudley Elementary better than Rockfish River Elementary?
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 Dudley Elementary and Rockfish River Elementary?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Wirtz and Afton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dudley Elementary: 317. Rockfish River Elementary: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dudley Elementary and Rockfish River Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dudley Elementary is 489th of 1,142 and Rockfish River Elementary is 521st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).