Altavista Elementary vs John L. Hurt Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altavista Elementary
Altavista · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
John L. Hurt Elementary
Hurt · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students
| Measure | Altavista Elementary Altavista, Virginia | John L. Hurt Elementary Hurt, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #564 of 1,142 | #472 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #10100 of 50,301 | #8329 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 497 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 97.5% |
| city | Altavista | Hurt |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John L. Hurt Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 71.7).
- •John L. Hurt Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 84%).
- •John L. Hurt Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 75%).
- •Altavista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 87.5%).
- •John L. Hurt Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.2).
- •Altavista Elementary is the larger school with 497 students compared with 257.
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 Altavista Elementary better than John L. Hurt Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John L. Hurt Elementary ranks higher (74.4 vs 71.7 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 Altavista Elementary and John L. Hurt Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Altavista and Hurt in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altavista Elementary: 497. John L. Hurt Elementary: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altavista Elementary and John L. Hurt Elementary rank in Virginia?
Altavista Elementary is 564th of 1,142 and John L. Hurt Elementary is 472nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).