Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) vs Hinesburg Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Vermont, United States, 38 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax)
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
579 students
Hinesburg Community School
Hinesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
542 students
| Measure | Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) Fairfax, Vermont | Hinesburg Community School Hinesburg, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #56 of 184 | #27 of 184 |
| National rank | #12181 of 50,301 | #8450 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 579 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Fairfax | Hinesburg |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hinesburg Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 68.7).
- •Hinesburg Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 41.1%).
- •Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.9).
- •Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) is the larger school with 579 students compared with 542.
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 Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) better than Hinesburg Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Hinesburg Community School ranks higher (74.2 vs 68.7 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 Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) and Hinesburg Community School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Fairfax and Hinesburg in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax): 579. Hinesburg Community School: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) and Hinesburg Community School rank in Vermont?
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) is 56th of 184 and Hinesburg Community School is 27th of 184 among elementary schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).