Achilles Elementary vs Yorktown Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achilles Elementary
Hayes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
Yorktown Middle
Yorktown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
717 students
| Measure | Achilles Elementary Hayes, Virginia | Yorktown Middle Yorktown, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #405 of 1,142 | #102 of 340 |
| National rank | #6853 of 50,301 | #1317 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 397 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 90% |
| city | Hayes | Yorktown |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yorktown Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 76.7).
- •Yorktown Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 88%).
- •Yorktown Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Yorktown Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 66.2%).
- •Achilles Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.5).
- •Yorktown Middle is the larger school with 717 students compared with 397.
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 Achilles Elementary better than Yorktown Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Yorktown Middle ranks higher (81.1 vs 76.7 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 Achilles Elementary and Yorktown Middle?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Hayes and Yorktown in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achilles Elementary: 397. Yorktown Middle: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achilles Elementary and Yorktown Middle rank in Virginia?
Achilles Elementary is 405th of 1,142 and Yorktown Middle is 102nd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).