Pocahontas Elementary vs Powhatan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pocahontas Elementary
Powhatan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
668 students
Powhatan Elementary
Powhatan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
| Measure | Pocahontas Elementary Powhatan, Virginia | Powhatan Elementary Powhatan, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #205 of 1,142 | #139 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1993 of 50,301 | #1279 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 668 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 90% |
| city | Powhatan | Powhatan |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Powhatan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 86.1).
- •Powhatan Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 80%).
- •Powhatan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Powhatan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 30.5%).
- •Pocahontas Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.0).
- •Pocahontas Elementary is the larger school with 668 students compared with 477.
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 Pocahontas Elementary better than Powhatan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Powhatan Elementary ranks higher (88.1 vs 86.1 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 Pocahontas Elementary and Powhatan Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Powhatan and Powhatan in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pocahontas Elementary: 668. Powhatan Elementary: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pocahontas Elementary and Powhatan Elementary rank in Virginia?
Pocahontas Elementary is 205th of 1,142 and Powhatan Elementary is 139th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).