John W. Wayland Elementary vs Rocktown High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 5.9 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
Rocktown High
Harrisonburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,011 students
| Measure | John W. Wayland Elementary Bridgewater, Virginia | Rocktown High Harrisonburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 1,142 | #316 of 317 |
| National rank | #5368 of 50,301 | #13430 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 526 | 1,011 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 1,011 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Bridgewater | Harrisonburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John W. Wayland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 29.6).
- •John W. Wayland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 84.8%).
- •Rocktown High does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.9).
- •Rocktown High is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 526.
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 Rocktown High?
On the Success Index (US), John W. Wayland Elementary ranks higher (79.3 vs 29.6 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 Rocktown High?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Bridgewater and Harrisonburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John W. Wayland Elementary: 526. Rocktown High: 1,011. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John W. Wayland Elementary and Rocktown High rank in Virginia?
John W. Wayland Elementary is 351st of 1,142 and Rocktown High is 316th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).