Bell Creek Middle vs Cold Harbor Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Creek Middle
Mechanicsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students
Cold Harbor Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | Bell Creek Middle Mechanicsville, Virginia | Cold Harbor Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #49 of 340 | #265 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #426 of 15,369 | #2749 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 903 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 903 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 86% |
| city | Mechanicsville | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 84.3).
- •Bell Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 86%).
- •Bell Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 74%).
- •Bell Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 44.2%).
- •Bell Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.1).
- •Bell Creek Middle is the larger school with 903 students compared with 495.
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 Bell Creek Middle better than Cold Harbor Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Creek Middle ranks higher (88.3 vs 84.3 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 Bell Creek Middle and Cold Harbor Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsville and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Creek Middle: 903. Cold Harbor Elementary: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Creek Middle and Cold Harbor Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bell Creek Middle is 49th of 340 and Cold Harbor Elementary is 265th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).