Baker-Butler Elementary vs Hickory Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 256 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baker-Butler Elementary
Charlottesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
692 students
Hickory Elementary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students
| Measure | Baker-Butler Elementary Charlottesville, Virginia | Hickory Elementary Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #146 of 1,142 | #254 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1346 of 50,301 | #2567 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 692 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 692 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 88% |
| city | Charlottesville | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baker-Butler Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 84.7).
- •Baker-Butler Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 88%).
- •Baker-Butler Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 84%).
- •Hickory Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 30.2%).
- •Baker-Butler Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.3).
- •Hickory Elementary is the larger school with 695 students compared with 692.
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 Baker-Butler Elementary better than Hickory Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Baker-Butler Elementary ranks higher (87.8 vs 84.7 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 Baker-Butler Elementary and Hickory Elementary?
About 256 km in a straight line, between Charlottesville and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker-Butler Elementary: 692. Hickory Elementary: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker-Butler Elementary and Hickory Elementary rank in Virginia?
Baker-Butler Elementary is 146th of 1,142 and Hickory Elementary is 254th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).