Belmont Ridge Middle vs Newton-Lee Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.8 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
Newton-Lee Elementary
Ashburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students
| Measure | Belmont Ridge Middle Leesburg, Virginia | Newton-Lee Elementary Ashburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #22 of 340 | #30 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #235 of 15,369 | #323 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,071 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 22.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 91% |
| city | Leesburg | Ashburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton-Lee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.7 vs 90.8).
- •Belmont Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 87%).
- •Belmont Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 22.6%).
- •Newton-Lee Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.9).
- •Belmont Ridge Middle is the larger school with 1,071 students compared with 505.
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 Newton-Lee Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Newton-Lee Elementary ranks higher (92.7 vs 90.8 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 Belmont Ridge Middle and Newton-Lee Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Leesburg and Ashburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Ridge Middle: 1,071. Newton-Lee Elementary: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Ridge Middle and Newton-Lee Elementary rank in Virginia?
Belmont Ridge Middle is 22nd of 340 and Newton-Lee Elementary is 30th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).