Poplar Tree Elementary vs South Boston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 271 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poplar Tree Elementary
Chantilly · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
683 students
South Boston Elementary
South Boston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
683 students
| Measure | Poplar Tree Elementary Chantilly, Virginia | South Boston Elementary South Boston, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 1,142 | #853 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #264 of 50,301 | #15128 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 683 | 683 |
| Enrollment | 683 | 683 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 100.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 84% |
| city | Chantilly | South Boston |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplar Tree Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.2 vs 64.5).
- •Poplar Tree Elementary does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 84%).
- •Poplar Tree Elementary does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 79%).
- •Poplar Tree Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 100.4%).
- •Poplar Tree Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.8).
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 Poplar Tree Elementary better than South Boston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poplar Tree Elementary ranks higher (93.2 vs 64.5 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 Poplar Tree Elementary and South Boston Elementary?
About 271 km in a straight line, between Chantilly and South Boston in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poplar Tree Elementary: 683. South Boston Elementary: 683. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poplar Tree Elementary and South Boston Elementary rank in Virginia?
Poplar Tree Elementary is 21st of 1,142 and South Boston Elementary is 853rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).