Pocahontas Elementary vs Tomahawk Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 116 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
Tomahawk Elementary
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students
| Measure | Pocahontas Elementary Powhatan, Virginia | Tomahawk Elementary Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #205 of 1,142 | #511 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1993 of 50,301 | #9013 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 668 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 92% |
| city | Powhatan | Lynchburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pocahontas Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 73.4).
- •Tomahawk Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 80%).
- •Tomahawk Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Pocahontas Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 76.9%).
- •Pocahontas Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.8).
- •Pocahontas Elementary is the larger school with 668 students compared with 667.
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 Tomahawk Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pocahontas Elementary ranks higher (86.1 vs 73.4 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 Tomahawk Elementary?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Powhatan and Lynchburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pocahontas Elementary: 668. Tomahawk Elementary: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pocahontas Elementary and Tomahawk Elementary rank in Virginia?
Pocahontas Elementary is 205th of 1,142 and Tomahawk Elementary is 511th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).