Southside Elementary vs William Perry Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 159 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southside Elementary
Dinwiddie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
William Perry Elementary
Waynesboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
447 students
| Measure | Southside Elementary Dinwiddie, Virginia | William Perry Elementary Waynesboro, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #659 of 1,142 | #927 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #11419 of 50,301 | #17035 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 446 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 77% |
| city | Dinwiddie | Waynesboro |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 61.7).
- •Southside Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 77%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 63%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 94.6%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.0).
- •William Perry Elementary is the larger school with 447 students compared with 446.
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 Southside Elementary better than William Perry Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Elementary ranks higher (69.9 vs 61.7 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 Southside Elementary and William Perry Elementary?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Dinwiddie and Waynesboro in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southside Elementary: 446. William Perry Elementary: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southside Elementary and William Perry Elementary rank in Virginia?
Southside Elementary is 659th of 1,142 and William Perry Elementary is 927th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).