Belmont Ridge Middle vs John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Ridge Middle
Leesburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,071 students
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary
Leesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
| Measure | Belmont Ridge Middle Leesburg, Virginia | John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary Leesburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #22 of 340 | #78 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #235 of 15,369 | #717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,071 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 92% |
| city | Leesburg | Leesburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (90.8 vs 90.3).
- •John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 91%).
- •Belmont Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •Belmont Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 26.7%).
- •John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.9).
- •Belmont Ridge Middle is the larger school with 1,071 students compared with 617.
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 Belmont Ridge Middle better than John W. Tolbert Jr. 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 Belmont Ridge Middle and John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Leesburg and Leesburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Ridge Middle: 1,071. John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Ridge Middle and John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary rank in Virginia?
Belmont Ridge Middle is 22nd of 340 and John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary is 78th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).