Barron Elementary vs Samuel P. Langley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 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
Samuel P. Langley Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
| Measure | Barron Elementary Hampton, Virginia | Samuel P. Langley Elementary Hampton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #902 of 1,142 | #758 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #16229 of 50,301 | #13234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 397 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 90% |
| city | Hampton | Hampton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samuel P. Langley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 62.8).
- •Samuel P. Langley Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 77%).
- •Samuel P. Langley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Barron Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 92.3%).
- •Samuel P. Langley Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.9).
- •Samuel P. Langley Elementary is the larger school with 429 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 Samuel P. Langley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Samuel P. Langley Elementary ranks higher (67.3 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 Samuel P. Langley Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Hampton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barron Elementary: 397. Samuel P. Langley Elementary: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barron Elementary and Samuel P. Langley Elementary rank in Virginia?
Barron Elementary is 902nd of 1,142 and Samuel P. Langley Elementary is 758th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).