Pocahontas Elementary vs Powhatan Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 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 Middle
Powhatan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
950 students
| Measure | Pocahontas Elementary Powhatan, Virginia | Powhatan Middle Powhatan, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #205 of 1,142 | #36 of 340 |
| National rank | #1993 of 50,301 | #296 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 668 | 950 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 950 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 83% |
| city | Powhatan | Powhatan |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Powhatan Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 86.1).
- •Powhatan Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 80%).
- •Powhatan Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Powhatan Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 30.5%).
- •Powhatan Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.1).
- •Powhatan Middle is the larger school with 950 students compared with 668.
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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Powhatan Middle ranks higher (89.9 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 Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Powhatan and Powhatan in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pocahontas Elementary: 668. Powhatan Middle: 950. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pocahontas Elementary and Powhatan Middle rank in Virginia?
Pocahontas Elementary is 205th of 1,142 and Powhatan Middle is 36th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).