Mack Benn Jr. Elementary vs Riverheads Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 270 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
713 students
Riverheads Elementary
Staunton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
714 students
| Measure | Mack Benn Jr. Elementary Suffolk, Virginia | Riverheads Elementary Staunton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #942 of 1,142 | #599 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #17435 of 50,301 | #10479 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 713 | 714 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 714 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.3% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 87% |
| city | Suffolk | Staunton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverheads Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 61.1).
- •Riverheads Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •Riverheads Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 60%).
- •Mack Benn Jr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.3% vs 72.8%).
- •Riverheads Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.2).
- •Riverheads Elementary is the larger school with 714 students compared with 713.
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 Mack Benn Jr. Elementary better than Riverheads Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverheads Elementary ranks higher (71.2 vs 61.1 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 Mack Benn Jr. Elementary and Riverheads Elementary?
About 270 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Staunton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary: 713. Riverheads Elementary: 714. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mack Benn Jr. Elementary and Riverheads Elementary rank in Virginia?
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary is 942nd of 1,142 and Riverheads Elementary is 599th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).