Matthew Whaley Elementary vs Waller Mill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthew Whaley Elementary
Williamsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
485 students
Waller Mill Elementary
Williamsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students
| Measure | Matthew Whaley Elementary Williamsburg, Virginia | Waller Mill Elementary Williamsburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #536 of 1,142 | #202 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9458 of 50,301 | #1955 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 485 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 93% |
| city | Williamsburg | Williamsburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waller Mill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 72.7).
- •Waller Mill Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 77%).
- •Waller Mill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 72%).
- •Waller Mill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 63.9%).
- •Matthew Whaley Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.4).
- •Matthew Whaley Elementary is the larger school with 485 students compared with 445.
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 Matthew Whaley Elementary better than Waller Mill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waller Mill Elementary ranks higher (86.2 vs 72.7 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 Matthew Whaley Elementary and Waller Mill Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Williamsburg and Williamsburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthew Whaley Elementary: 485. Waller Mill Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthew Whaley Elementary and Waller Mill Elementary rank in Virginia?
Matthew Whaley Elementary is 536th of 1,142 and Waller Mill Elementary is 202nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).