John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary vs Riverside High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary
Leesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
Riverside High
Leesburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,710 students
| Measure | John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary Leesburg, Virginia | Riverside High Leesburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #78 of 1,142 | #14 of 317 |
| National rank | #717 of 50,301 | #235 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 617 | 1,710 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 1,710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 89% |
| city | Leesburg | Leesburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (90.3 vs 90.1).
- •John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 89%).
- •Riverside High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 82%).
- •Riverside High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 26.7%).
- •John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.6).
- •Riverside High is the larger school with 1,710 students compared with 617.
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 John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary better than Riverside High?
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 John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary and Riverside High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Leesburg and Leesburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary: 617. Riverside High: 1,710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary and Riverside High rank in Virginia?
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary is 78th of 1,142 and Riverside High is 14th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).