Lightfoot Elementary vs Phenix Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 147 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lightfoot Elementary
Unionville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
224 students
Phenix Elementary
Phenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
226 students
| Measure | Lightfoot Elementary Unionville, Virginia | Phenix Elementary Phenix, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #868 of 1,142 | #626 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #15458 of 50,301 | #10964 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 224 | 226 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 87% |
| city | Unionville | Phenix |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phenix Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 64.0).
- •Phenix Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 74%).
- •Phenix Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 65%).
- •Lightfoot Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 90.7%).
- •Phenix Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.2).
- •Phenix Elementary is the larger school with 226 students compared with 224.
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 Lightfoot Elementary better than Phenix Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Phenix Elementary ranks higher (70.5 vs 64.0 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 Lightfoot Elementary and Phenix Elementary?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Unionville and Phenix in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lightfoot Elementary: 224. Phenix Elementary: 226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lightfoot Elementary and Phenix Elementary rank in Virginia?
Lightfoot Elementary is 868th of 1,142 and Phenix Elementary is 626th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).