John W. Wayland Elementary vs Ottobine Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John W. Wayland Elementary
Bridgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
Ottobine Elementary
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students
| Measure | John W. Wayland Elementary Bridgewater, Virginia | Ottobine Elementary Dayton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 1,142 | #827 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5368 of 50,301 | #14670 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 526 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Bridgewater | Dayton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John W. Wayland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 65.2).
- •John W. Wayland Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •John W. Wayland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •John W. Wayland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 74.2%).
- •Ottobine Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.9).
- •John W. Wayland Elementary is the larger school with 526 students compared with 248.
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. Wayland Elementary better than Ottobine Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John W. Wayland Elementary ranks higher (79.3 vs 65.2 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 John W. Wayland Elementary and Ottobine Elementary?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Bridgewater and Dayton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John W. Wayland Elementary: 526. Ottobine Elementary: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John W. Wayland Elementary and Ottobine Elementary rank in Virginia?
John W. Wayland Elementary is 351st of 1,142 and Ottobine Elementary is 827th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).