Barbara A Harvey Elementary School vs Virgil Mills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara A Harvey Elementary School
Parrish · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,356 students
Virgil Mills Elementary School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
863 students
| Measure | Barbara A Harvey Elementary School Parrish, Florida | Virgil Mills Elementary School Palmetto, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1316 of 2,187 | #654 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #22120 of 50,301 | #10346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,356 | 863 |
| Enrollment | 1,356 | 863 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 68% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Parrish | Palmetto |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virgil Mills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 54.3).
- •Barbara A Harvey Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 44.3%).
- •Virgil Mills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.1).
- •Barbara A Harvey Elementary School is the larger school with 1,356 students compared with 863.
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 Barbara A Harvey Elementary School better than Virgil Mills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Virgil Mills Elementary School ranks higher (71.4 vs 54.3 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 Barbara A Harvey Elementary School and Virgil Mills Elementary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Parrish and Palmetto in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara A Harvey Elementary School: 1,356. Virgil Mills Elementary School: 863. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara A Harvey Elementary School and Virgil Mills Elementary School rank in Florida?
Barbara A Harvey Elementary School is 1316th of 2,187 and Virgil Mills Elementary School is 654th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).