Pennington Traditional vs Richard C. Haydon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pennington Traditional
Manassas · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
651 students
Richard C. Haydon Elementary
Manassas · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
556 students
| Measure | Pennington Traditional Manassas, Virginia | Richard C. Haydon Elementary Manassas, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 1,142 | #988 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3238 of 50,301 | #19139 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 651 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 68% |
| city | Manassas | Manassas |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennington Traditional scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 58.6).
- •Pennington Traditional does better on math proficiency (94% vs 68%).
- •Pennington Traditional does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 59%).
- •Pennington Traditional does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 87.1%).
- •Richard C. Haydon Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.6).
- •Pennington Traditional is the larger school with 651 students compared with 556.
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 Pennington Traditional better than Richard C. Haydon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pennington Traditional ranks higher (83.3 vs 58.6 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 Pennington Traditional and Richard C. Haydon Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manassas and Manassas in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pennington Traditional: 651. Richard C. Haydon Elementary: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pennington Traditional and Richard C. Haydon Elementary rank in Virginia?
Pennington Traditional is 287th of 1,142 and Richard C. Haydon Elementary is 988th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).