Jacobs Road Elementary vs Riverheads Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 155 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacobs Road Elementary
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
716 students
Riverheads Elementary
Staunton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
714 students
| Measure | Jacobs Road Elementary Chesterfield, Virginia | Riverheads Elementary Staunton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #475 of 1,142 | #599 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8394 of 50,301 | #10479 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 716 | 714 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 714 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.1% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 87% |
| city | Chesterfield | Staunton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacobs Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 71.2).
- •Riverheads Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Jacobs Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Riverheads Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 77.1%).
- •Jacobs Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.5).
- •Jacobs Road Elementary is the larger school with 716 students compared with 714.
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 Jacobs Road Elementary better than Riverheads Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jacobs Road Elementary ranks higher (74.3 vs 71.2 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 Jacobs Road Elementary and Riverheads Elementary?
About 155 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Staunton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacobs Road Elementary: 716. Riverheads Elementary: 714. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacobs Road Elementary and Riverheads Elementary rank in Virginia?
Jacobs Road Elementary is 475th of 1,142 and Riverheads Elementary is 599th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).