Jackson Memorial Elementary vs Natural Bridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 147 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Memorial Elementary
Austinville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
229 students
Natural Bridge Elementary
Natural Bridge Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
230 students
| Measure | Jackson Memorial Elementary Austinville, Virginia | Natural Bridge Elementary Natural Bridge Station, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #443 of 1,142 | #548 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7664 of 50,301 | #9736 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 229 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| city | Austinville | Natural Bridge Station |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Memorial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 72.3).
- •Natural Bridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Jackson Memorial Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Jackson Memorial Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 98.3%).
- •Natural Bridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.7).
- •Natural Bridge Elementary is the larger school with 230 students compared with 229.
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 Jackson Memorial Elementary better than Natural Bridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Memorial Elementary ranks higher (75.5 vs 72.3 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 Jackson Memorial Elementary and Natural Bridge Elementary?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Austinville and Natural Bridge Station in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Memorial Elementary: 229. Natural Bridge Elementary: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Memorial Elementary and Natural Bridge Elementary rank in Virginia?
Jackson Memorial Elementary is 443rd of 1,142 and Natural Bridge Elementary is 548th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).