Orchard View Elementary vs Spotswood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 93 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard View Elementary
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students
Spotswood Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
| Measure | Orchard View Elementary Winchester, Virginia | Spotswood Elementary Harrisonburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 1,142 | #1085 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3104 of 50,301 | #28204 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 469 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 57% |
| city | Winchester | Harrisonburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 45.6).
- •Orchard View Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Orchard View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 42%).
- •Orchard View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 83.8%).
- •Orchard View Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.2).
- •Orchard View Elementary is the larger school with 469 students compared with 468.
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 Orchard View Elementary better than Spotswood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard View Elementary ranks higher (83.6 vs 45.6 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 Orchard View Elementary and Spotswood Elementary?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Harrisonburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard View Elementary: 469. Spotswood Elementary: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard View Elementary and Spotswood Elementary rank in Virginia?
Orchard View Elementary is 283rd of 1,142 and Spotswood Elementary is 1085th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).