Gainesville Middle vs Piney Branch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 947 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gainesville Middle
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,403 students
Piney Branch Elementary
Bristow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
760 students
| Measure | Gainesville Middle Gainesville, Virginia | Piney Branch Elementary Bristow, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #68 of 340 | #291 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #558 of 15,369 | #3292 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,403 | 760 |
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 760 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 87% |
| city | Gainesville | Bristow |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gainesville Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 83.2).
- •Gainesville Middle does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Gainesville Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- •Piney Branch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 24.5%).
- •Gainesville Middle does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.7).
- •Gainesville Middle is the larger school with 1,403 students compared with 760.
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 Middle better than Piney Branch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gainesville Middle ranks higher (86.9 vs 83.2 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 Middle and Piney Branch Elementary?
About 947 m in a straight line, between Gainesville and Bristow in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gainesville Middle: 1,403. Piney Branch Elementary: 760. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gainesville Middle and Piney Branch Elementary rank in Virginia?
Gainesville Middle is 68th of 340 and Piney Branch Elementary is 291st of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).