Grafton Bethel Elementary vs Kiln Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grafton Bethel Elementary
Grafton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
653 students
Kiln Creek Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
| Measure | Grafton Bethel Elementary Grafton, Virginia | Kiln Creek Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 1,142 | #1034 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3276 of 50,301 | #22297 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 653 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 102.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 78% |
| city | Grafton | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grafton Bethel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 54.1).
- •Grafton Bethel Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 78%).
- •Grafton Bethel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 69%).
- •Grafton Bethel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 102.7%).
- •Grafton Bethel Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 21.3).
- •Grafton Bethel Elementary is the larger school with 653 students compared with 553.
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 Grafton Bethel Elementary better than Kiln Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Grafton Bethel Elementary ranks higher (83.2 vs 54.1 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 Grafton Bethel Elementary and Kiln Creek Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Grafton and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grafton Bethel Elementary: 653. Kiln Creek Elementary: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grafton Bethel Elementary and Kiln Creek Elementary rank in Virginia?
Grafton Bethel Elementary is 289th of 1,142 and Kiln Creek Elementary is 1034th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).