Lloyd C. Bird High vs O.B. Gates Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 671 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lloyd C. Bird High
Chesterfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,131 students
O.B. Gates Elementary
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
620 students
| Measure | Lloyd C. Bird High Chesterfield, Virginia | O.B. Gates Elementary Chesterfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #250 of 317 | #422 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4517 of 16,910 | #7279 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,131 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 2,131 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 81% |
| city | Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •O.B. Gates Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 65.1).
- •O.B. Gates Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 71%).
- •Lloyd C. Bird High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Lloyd C. Bird High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 76.9%).
- •O.B. Gates Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.8).
- •Lloyd C. Bird High is the larger school with 2,131 students compared with 620.
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 Lloyd C. Bird High better than O.B. Gates Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), O.B. Gates Elementary ranks higher (76.1 vs 65.1 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 Lloyd C. Bird High and O.B. Gates Elementary?
About 671 m in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lloyd C. Bird High: 2,131. O.B. Gates Elementary: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lloyd C. Bird High and O.B. Gates Elementary rank in Virginia?
Lloyd C. Bird High is 250th of 317 and O.B. Gates Elementary is 422nd of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).