Blue Ridge Middle vs Emerick Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Ridge Middle
Purcellville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
714 students
Emerick Elementary
Purcellville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
| Measure | Blue Ridge Middle Purcellville, Virginia | Emerick Elementary Purcellville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #7 of 340 | #16 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #97 of 15,369 | #212 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 714 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 714 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 12.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 96% |
| city | Purcellville | Purcellville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (93.6 vs 93.7).
- •Emerick Elementary does better on math proficiency (96% vs 88%).
- •Emerick Elementary does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 85%).
- •Emerick Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 17.1%).
- •Blue Ridge Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.4).
- •Blue Ridge Middle is the larger school with 714 students compared with 416.
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 Blue Ridge Middle better than Emerick 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 Blue Ridge Middle and Emerick Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Purcellville and Purcellville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ridge Middle: 714. Emerick Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ridge Middle and Emerick Elementary rank in Virginia?
Blue Ridge Middle is 7th of 340 and Emerick Elementary is 16th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).