Belle Heth Elementary vs Southampton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 271 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Heth Elementary
Radford · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
473 students
Southampton Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
| Measure | Belle Heth Elementary Radford, Virginia | Southampton Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #488 of 1,142 | #1055 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8621 of 50,301 | #24493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 473 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 62% |
| city | Radford | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Heth Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 51.0).
- •Belle Heth Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 62%).
- •Belle Heth Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 57%).
- •Belle Heth Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 98.3%).
- •Belle Heth Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.8).
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 Belle Heth Elementary better than Southampton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Belle Heth Elementary ranks higher (73.9 vs 51.0 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 Belle Heth Elementary and Southampton Elementary?
About 271 km in a straight line, between Radford and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Heth Elementary: 473. Southampton Elementary: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Heth Elementary and Southampton Elementary rank in Virginia?
Belle Heth Elementary is 488th of 1,142 and Southampton Elementary is 1055th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).