King George Elementary vs Potomac Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King George Elementary
King George · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
683 students
Potomac Elementary
Dahlgren · Public elementary · Grades K–5
566 students
| Measure | King George Elementary King George, Virginia | Potomac Elementary Dahlgren, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #610 of 1,142 | #296 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #10664 of 50,301 | #3355 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 683 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 683 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 86% |
| city | King George | Dahlgren |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Potomac Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 70.9).
- •Potomac Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Potomac Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 73%).
- •Potomac Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 66.5%).
- •King George Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.3).
- •King George Elementary is the larger school with 683 students compared with 566.
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 King George Elementary better than Potomac Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Potomac Elementary ranks higher (83.1 vs 70.9 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 King George Elementary and Potomac Elementary?
About 13 km in a straight line, between King George and Dahlgren in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King George Elementary: 683. Potomac Elementary: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King George Elementary and Potomac Elementary rank in Virginia?
King George Elementary is 610th of 1,142 and Potomac Elementary is 296th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).