Rural Retreat Elementary vs Speedwell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 13 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
Speedwell Elementary
Speedwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
123 students
| Measure | Rural Retreat Elementary Rural Retreat, Virginia | Speedwell Elementary Speedwell, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #417 of 1,142 | #441 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7088 of 50,301 | #7622 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 350 | 123 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 123 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.9% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 95% |
| city | Rural Retreat | Speedwell |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.4 vs 75.6).
- •Rural Retreat Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 95%).
- •Rural Retreat Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 84.5%).
- •Rural Retreat Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.9% vs 82.1%).
- •Speedwell Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.5).
- •Rural Retreat Elementary is the larger school with 350 students compared with 123.
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 Speedwell Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rural Retreat Elementary and Speedwell Elementary?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Rural Retreat and Speedwell in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rural Retreat Elementary: 350. Speedwell Elementary: 123. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rural Retreat Elementary and Speedwell Elementary rank in Virginia?
Rural Retreat Elementary is 417th of 1,142 and Speedwell Elementary is 441st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).