Gainesville High vs George G. Tyler Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gainesville High
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,648 students
George G. Tyler Elementary
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
| Measure | Gainesville High Gainesville, Virginia | George G. Tyler Elementary Gainesville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #251 of 317 | #697 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4537 of 16,910 | #12067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,648 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 2,648 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 78% |
| Math proficiency | – | 84% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George G. Tyler Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 65.0).
- •Gainesville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 70.4%).
- •Gainesville High does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.8).
- •Gainesville High is the larger school with 2,648 students compared with 490.
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 Gainesville High better than George G. Tyler Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), George G. Tyler Elementary ranks higher (68.9 vs 65.0 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 Gainesville High and George G. Tyler Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gainesville High: 2,648. George G. Tyler Elementary: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gainesville High and George G. Tyler Elementary rank in Virginia?
Gainesville High is 251st of 317 and George G. Tyler Elementary is 697th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).