Rural Retreat Elementary vs Rural Retreat 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.
Rural Retreat Elementary
Rural Retreat · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
Rural Retreat Middle
Rural Retreat · Public middle · Grades 6–8
236 students
| Measure | Rural Retreat Elementary Rural Retreat, Virginia | Rural Retreat Middle Rural Retreat, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #417 of 1,142 | #158 of 340 |
| National rank | #7088 of 50,301 | #2327 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 350 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.9% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 92% |
| city | Rural Retreat | Rural Retreat |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rural Retreat Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 75.2).
- •Rural Retreat Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •Rural Retreat Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Rural Retreat Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 80.9%).
- •Rural Retreat Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.5).
- •Rural Retreat Elementary is the larger school with 350 students compared with 236.
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 Rural Retreat Elementary better than Rural Retreat Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rural Retreat Elementary ranks higher (76.4 vs 75.2 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 Rural Retreat Elementary and Rural Retreat Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rural Retreat and Rural Retreat in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rural Retreat Elementary: 350. Rural Retreat Middle: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rural Retreat Elementary and Rural Retreat Middle rank in Virginia?
Rural Retreat Elementary is 417th of 1,142 and Rural Retreat Middle is 158th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).