Battlefield Park Elementary vs Mechanicsville High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Battlefield Park Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
Mechanicsville High
Mechanicsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,245 students
| Measure | Battlefield Park Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia | Mechanicsville High Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #72 of 1,142 | #22 of 317 |
| National rank | #662 of 50,301 | #325 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 407 | 1,245 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 1,245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 85% |
| city | Mechanicsville | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Battlefield Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.6 vs 88.7).
- •Battlefield Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 85%).
- •Mechanicsville High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Mechanicsville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 26.5%).
- •Battlefield Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.0).
- •Mechanicsville High is the larger school with 1,245 students compared with 407.
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 Battlefield Park Elementary better than Mechanicsville High?
On the Success Index (US), Battlefield Park Elementary ranks higher (90.6 vs 88.7 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 Battlefield Park Elementary and Mechanicsville High?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsville and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Battlefield Park Elementary: 407. Mechanicsville High: 1,245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Battlefield Park Elementary and Mechanicsville High rank in Virginia?
Battlefield Park Elementary is 72nd of 1,142 and Mechanicsville High is 22nd of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).