Benjamin Syms Middle vs Captain John Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Syms Middle
Hampton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
850 students
Captain John Smith Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
| Measure | Benjamin Syms Middle Hampton, Virginia | Captain John Smith Elementary Hampton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #261 of 340 | #892 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3886 of 15,369 | #16083 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 850 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 850 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.4% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 69% |
| city | Hampton | Hampton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Syms Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 63.0).
- •Benjamin Syms Middle does better on math proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Benjamin Syms Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Benjamin Syms Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.4% vs 93.3%).
- •Captain John Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.2).
- •Benjamin Syms Middle is the larger school with 850 students compared with 374.
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 Benjamin Syms Middle better than Captain John Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Syms Middle ranks higher (67.5 vs 63.0 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 Benjamin Syms Middle and Captain John Smith Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Hampton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Syms Middle: 850. Captain John Smith Elementary: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Syms Middle and Captain John Smith Elementary rank in Virginia?
Benjamin Syms Middle is 261st of 340 and Captain John Smith Elementary is 892nd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).