Axton Elementary vs Laurel Park Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Axton Elementary
Axton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students
Laurel Park Middle
Martinsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
734 students
| Measure | Axton Elementary Axton, Virginia | Laurel Park Middle Martinsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1035 of 1,142 | #302 of 340 |
| National rank | #22471 of 50,301 | #5164 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 371 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 100.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 85% |
| city | Axton | Martinsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 53.8).
- •Laurel Park Middle does better on math proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Laurel Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •Axton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 100.1%).
- •Axton Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 17.9).
- •Laurel Park Middle is the larger school with 734 students compared with 371.
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 Axton Elementary better than Laurel Park Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Park Middle ranks higher (61.4 vs 53.8 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 Axton Elementary and Laurel Park Middle?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Axton and Martinsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Axton Elementary: 371. Laurel Park Middle: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Axton Elementary and Laurel Park Middle rank in Virginia?
Axton Elementary is 1035th of 1,142 and Laurel Park Middle is 302nd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).