Gunston Elementary vs Laurel Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gunston Elementary
Lorton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
530 students
Laurel Hill Elementary
Lorton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
743 students
| Measure | Gunston Elementary Lorton, Virginia | Laurel Hill Elementary Lorton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #247 of 1,142 | #266 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2482 of 50,301 | #2790 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 530 | 743 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 743 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 87% |
| city | Lorton | Lorton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.9 vs 84.2).
- •Gunston Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 87%).
- •Laurel Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Laurel Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 39.4%).
- •Gunston Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.5).
- •Laurel Hill Elementary is the larger school with 743 students compared with 530.
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 Gunston Elementary better than Laurel Hill Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gunston Elementary and Laurel Hill Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Lorton and Lorton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gunston Elementary: 530. Laurel Hill Elementary: 743. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gunston Elementary and Laurel Hill Elementary rank in Virginia?
Gunston Elementary is 247th of 1,142 and Laurel Hill Elementary is 266th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).