Arcola Elementary vs Mercer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcola Elementary
Aldie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
748 students
Mercer Middle
Aldie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,459 students
| Measure | Arcola Elementary Aldie, Virginia | Mercer Middle Aldie, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #56 of 1,142 | #27 of 340 |
| National rank | #555 of 50,301 | #257 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 748 | 1,459 |
| Enrollment | 748 | 1,459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 90% |
| city | Aldie | Aldie |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (91.1 vs 90.5).
- •Mercer Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •Mercer Middle does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 83%).
- •Mercer Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 24.3%).
- •Arcola Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.3).
- •Mercer Middle is the larger school with 1,459 students compared with 748.
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 Arcola Elementary better than Mercer Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arcola Elementary and Mercer Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Aldie and Aldie in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcola Elementary: 748. Mercer Middle: 1,459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcola Elementary and Mercer Middle rank in Virginia?
Arcola Elementary is 56th of 1,142 and Mercer Middle is 27th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).