North Elementary vs Tussing Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Elementary
Colonial Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
Tussing Elementary
Colonial Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students
| Measure | North Elementary Colonial Heights, Virginia | Tussing Elementary Colonial Heights, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #750 of 1,142 | #728 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #13096 of 50,301 | #12627 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 311 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 90% |
| city | Colonial Heights | Colonial Heights |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.5 vs 68.2).
- •Tussing Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 82%).
- •Tussing Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •North Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.4%).
- •North Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.2).
- •Tussing Elementary is the larger school with 652 students compared with 311.
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 North Elementary better than Tussing Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are North Elementary and Tussing Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Colonial Heights and Colonial Heights in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Elementary: 311. Tussing Elementary: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Elementary and Tussing Elementary rank in Virginia?
North Elementary is 750th of 1,142 and Tussing Elementary is 728th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).