Barron Elementary vs Mary S. Peake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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
Mary S. Peake Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
| Measure | Barron Elementary Hampton, Virginia | Mary S. Peake Elementary Hampton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #902 of 1,142 | #887 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #16229 of 50,301 | #15929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 397 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| city | Hampton | Hampton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.8 vs 63.3).
- •Barron Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Barron Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 92.3%).
- •Mary S. Peake Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.9).
- •Mary S. Peake Elementary is the larger school with 404 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 Mary S. Peake Elementary?
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 Barron Elementary and Mary S. Peake Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Hampton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barron Elementary: 397. Mary S. Peake Elementary: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barron Elementary and Mary S. Peake Elementary rank in Virginia?
Barron Elementary is 902nd of 1,142 and Mary S. Peake Elementary is 887th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).