John W. Wayland Elementary vs Wilbur S. Pence Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.8 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
Wilbur S. Pence Middle
Dayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
671 students
| Measure | John W. Wayland Elementary Bridgewater, Virginia | Wilbur S. Pence Middle Dayton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #351 of 1,142 | #98 of 340 |
| National rank | #5368 of 50,301 | #1169 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 526 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 80% |
| city | Bridgewater | Dayton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilbur S. Pence Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 79.3).
- •John W. Wayland Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •John W. Wayland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 73%).
- •John W. Wayland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 43.1%).
- •Wilbur S. Pence Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.9).
- •Wilbur S. Pence Middle is the larger school with 671 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 Wilbur S. Pence Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Wilbur S. Pence Middle ranks higher (82.1 vs 79.3 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 John W. Wayland Elementary and Wilbur S. Pence Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Bridgewater and Dayton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John W. Wayland Elementary: 526. Wilbur S. Pence Middle: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John W. Wayland Elementary and Wilbur S. Pence Middle rank in Virginia?
John W. Wayland Elementary is 351st of 1,142 and Wilbur S. Pence Middle is 98th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).