Ball's Bluff Elementary vs Smart's Mill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ball's Bluff Elementary
Leesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
Smart's Mill Middle
Leesburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
885 students
| Measure | Ball's Bluff Elementary Leesburg, Virginia | Smart's Mill Middle Leesburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #96 of 1,142 | #77 of 340 |
| National rank | #834 of 50,301 | #737 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 465 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 75% |
| city | Leesburg | Leesburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ball's Bluff Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 85.2).
- •Ball's Bluff Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 75%).
- •Ball's Bluff Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 75%).
- •Ball's Bluff Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 37.9%).
- •Smart's Mill Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.9).
- •Smart's Mill Middle is the larger school with 885 students compared with 465.
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 Ball's Bluff Elementary better than Smart's Mill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ball's Bluff Elementary ranks higher (89.7 vs 85.2 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 Ball's Bluff Elementary and Smart's Mill Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Leesburg and Leesburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ball's Bluff Elementary: 465. Smart's Mill Middle: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ball's Bluff Elementary and Smart's Mill Middle rank in Virginia?
Ball's Bluff Elementary is 96th of 1,142 and Smart's Mill Middle is 77th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).