Grafton Bethel Elementary vs Mount Vernon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 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
Mount Vernon Elementary
Yorktown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
| Measure | Grafton Bethel Elementary Grafton, Virginia | Mount Vernon Elementary Yorktown, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #289 of 1,142 | #138 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3276 of 50,301 | #1275 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 653 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 93% |
| city | Grafton | Yorktown |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 83.2).
- •Mount Vernon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 84%).
- •Mount Vernon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 34.9%).
- •Mount Vernon Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.3).
- •Grafton Bethel Elementary is the larger school with 653 students compared with 573.
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 Mount Vernon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon Elementary ranks higher (88.1 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 Grafton Bethel Elementary and Mount Vernon Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Grafton and Yorktown in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grafton Bethel Elementary: 653. Mount Vernon Elementary: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grafton Bethel Elementary and Mount Vernon Elementary rank in Virginia?
Grafton Bethel Elementary is 289th of 1,142 and Mount Vernon Elementary is 138th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).