Barron Elementary vs Benjamin Syms Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barron Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
Benjamin Syms Middle
Hampton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
850 students
| Measure | Barron Elementary Hampton, Virginia | Benjamin Syms Middle Hampton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #902 of 1,142 | #261 of 340 |
| National rank | #16229 of 50,301 | #3886 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 397 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| city | Hampton | Hampton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Syms Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 62.8).
- •Barron Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Benjamin Syms Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.4% vs 90.9%).
- •Benjamin Syms Middle does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.9).
- •Benjamin Syms Middle is the larger school with 850 students compared with 397.
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 Barron Elementary better than Benjamin Syms Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Syms Middle ranks higher (67.5 vs 62.8 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 Barron Elementary and Benjamin Syms Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Hampton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barron Elementary: 397. Benjamin Syms Middle: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barron Elementary and Benjamin Syms Middle rank in Virginia?
Barron Elementary is 902nd of 1,142 and Benjamin Syms Middle is 261st of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).