J.W. Alvey Elementary vs Samuel L. Gravely Jr. 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.
J.W. Alvey Elementary
Haymarket · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary
Haymarket · Public elementary · Grades K–5
813 students
| Measure | J.W. Alvey Elementary Haymarket, Virginia | Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary Haymarket, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #129 of 1,142 | #243 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1183 of 50,301 | #2456 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 523 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.6% | 15.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 91% |
| city | Haymarket | Haymarket |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J.W. Alvey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 85.0).
- •J.W. Alvey Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 91%).
- •J.W. Alvey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 85%).
- •J.W. Alvey Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.6% vs 15.1%).
- •J.W. Alvey Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.5).
- •Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary is the larger school with 813 students compared with 523.
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 J.W. Alvey Elementary better than Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J.W. Alvey Elementary ranks higher (88.4 vs 85.0 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 J.W. Alvey Elementary and Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Haymarket and Haymarket in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.W. Alvey Elementary: 523. Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.W. Alvey Elementary and Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary rank in Virginia?
J.W. Alvey Elementary is 129th of 1,142 and Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary is 243rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).