Benjamin Syms Middle vs Francis Asbury 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.
Benjamin Syms Middle
Hampton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
850 students
Francis Asbury Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
| Measure | Benjamin Syms Middle Hampton, Virginia | Francis Asbury Elementary Hampton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #261 of 340 | #757 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3886 of 15,369 | #13213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 850 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 850 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.4% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 84% |
| city | Hampton | Hampton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.5 vs 67.3).
- •Francis Asbury Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Francis Asbury Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 68%).
- •Benjamin Syms Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.4% vs 89.5%).
- •Francis Asbury Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.2).
- •Benjamin Syms Middle is the larger school with 850 students compared with 409.
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 Francis Asbury 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 Benjamin Syms Middle and Francis Asbury Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Hampton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Syms Middle: 850. Francis Asbury Elementary: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Syms Middle and Francis Asbury Elementary rank in Virginia?
Benjamin Syms Middle is 261st of 340 and Francis Asbury Elementary is 757th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).