Mechanicsville Elementary vs Washington-Henry Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mechanicsville Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
Washington-Henry Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
| Measure | Mechanicsville Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia | Washington-Henry Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #714 of 1,142 | #124 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #12285 of 50,301 | #1135 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 572 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.9% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 92% |
| city | Mechanicsville | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington-Henry Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 68.6).
- •Washington-Henry Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 88%).
- •Washington-Henry Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 78%).
- •Washington-Henry Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 100.9%).
- •Mechanicsville Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 12.9).
- •Mechanicsville Elementary is the larger school with 572 students compared with 386.
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 Mechanicsville Elementary better than Washington-Henry Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Washington-Henry Elementary ranks higher (88.6 vs 68.6 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 Mechanicsville Elementary and Washington-Henry Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsville and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mechanicsville Elementary: 572. Washington-Henry Elementary: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mechanicsville Elementary and Washington-Henry Elementary rank in Virginia?
Mechanicsville Elementary is 714th of 1,142 and Washington-Henry Elementary is 124th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).