Garrisonville Elementary vs Samuel W. Tucker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garrisonville Elementary
Stafford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
735 students
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
735 students
| Measure | Garrisonville Elementary Stafford, Virginia | Samuel W. Tucker Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 1,142 | #817 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5081 of 50,301 | #14420 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 735 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 77% |
| city | Stafford | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garrisonville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 65.6).
- •Garrisonville Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Samuel W. Tucker Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Garrisonville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 77%).
- •Garrisonville Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.1).
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 Garrisonville Elementary better than Samuel W. Tucker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garrisonville Elementary ranks higher (79.8 vs 65.6 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 Garrisonville Elementary and Samuel W. Tucker Elementary?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garrisonville Elementary: 735. Samuel W. Tucker Elementary: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garrisonville Elementary and Samuel W. Tucker Elementary rank in Virginia?
Garrisonville Elementary is 344th of 1,142 and Samuel W. Tucker Elementary is 817th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).