Richard C. Haydon Elementary vs West Gate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard C. Haydon Elementary
Manassas · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
556 students
West Gate Elementary
Manassas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
| Measure | Richard C. Haydon Elementary Manassas, Virginia | West Gate Elementary Manassas, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #988 of 1,142 | #773 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #19139 of 50,301 | #13460 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 556 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 79% |
| city | Manassas | Manassas |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Gate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 58.6).
- •West Gate Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 68%).
- •West Gate Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 59%).
- •West Gate Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 87.1%).
- •West Gate Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.3).
- •Richard C. Haydon Elementary is the larger school with 556 students compared with 482.
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 Richard C. Haydon Elementary better than West Gate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Gate Elementary ranks higher (67.0 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 Richard C. Haydon Elementary and West Gate Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Manassas and Manassas in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richard C. Haydon Elementary: 556. West Gate Elementary: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richard C. Haydon Elementary and West Gate Elementary rank in Virginia?
Richard C. Haydon Elementary is 988th of 1,142 and West Gate Elementary is 773rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).