Glenkirk Elementary vs Piney Branch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenkirk Elementary
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
554 students
Piney Branch Elementary
Bristow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
760 students
| Measure | Glenkirk Elementary Gainesville, Virginia | Piney Branch Elementary Bristow, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #220 of 1,142 | #291 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2201 of 50,301 | #3292 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 554 | 760 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 760 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 87% |
| city | Gainesville | Bristow |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenkirk Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 83.2).
- •Glenkirk Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Glenkirk Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 81%).
- •Glenkirk Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 21.4%).
- •Piney Branch Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 17.9).
- •Piney Branch Elementary is the larger school with 760 students compared with 554.
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 Glenkirk Elementary better than Piney Branch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glenkirk Elementary ranks higher (85.5 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 Glenkirk Elementary and Piney Branch Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Bristow in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenkirk Elementary: 554. Piney Branch Elementary: 760. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenkirk Elementary and Piney Branch Elementary rank in Virginia?
Glenkirk Elementary is 220th of 1,142 and Piney Branch Elementary is 291st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).