Temperance Elementary vs Tye River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Temperance Elementary
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
93 students
Tye River Elementary
Arrington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
| Measure | Temperance Elementary Amherst, Virginia | Tye River Elementary Arrington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #499 of 1,142 | #732 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8817 of 50,301 | #12701 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 93 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 93 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 85% |
| city | Amherst | Arrington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Temperance Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 68.1).
- •Temperance Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 85%).
- •Temperance Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 64%).
- •Temperance Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 85.3%).
- •Tye River Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.3).
- •Tye River Elementary is the larger school with 360 students compared with 93.
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 Temperance Elementary better than Tye River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Temperance Elementary ranks higher (73.7 vs 68.1 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 Temperance Elementary and Tye River Elementary?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Arrington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Temperance Elementary: 93. Tye River Elementary: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Temperance Elementary and Tye River Elementary rank in Virginia?
Temperance Elementary is 499th of 1,142 and Tye River Elementary is 732nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).