Fries Elementary vs McCleary Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 119 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fries Elementary
Fries · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
231 students
McCleary Elementary
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
229 students
| Measure | Fries Elementary Fries, Virginia | McCleary Elementary New Castle, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #504 of 1,142 | #587 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8905 of 50,301 | #10398 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 231 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| city | Fries | New Castle |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fries Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 71.3).
- •Fries Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Fries Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •McCleary Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 95.7%).
- •Fries Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.5).
- •Fries Elementary is the larger school with 231 students compared with 229.
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 Fries Elementary better than McCleary Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fries Elementary ranks higher (73.5 vs 71.3 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 Fries Elementary and McCleary Elementary?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Fries and New Castle in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fries Elementary: 231. McCleary Elementary: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fries Elementary and McCleary Elementary rank in Virginia?
Fries Elementary is 504th of 1,142 and McCleary Elementary is 587th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).