Blue Ridge Middle vs Hamilton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.9 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
Hamilton Elementary
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
170 students
| Measure | Blue Ridge Middle Purcellville, Virginia | Hamilton Elementary Hamilton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #7 of 340 | #66 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #97 of 15,369 | #621 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 714 | 170 |
| Enrollment | 714 | 170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 82% |
| city | Purcellville | Hamilton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.6 vs 90.8).
- •Blue Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (88% vs 82%).
- •Blue Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 17.1%).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.3).
- •Blue Ridge Middle is the larger school with 714 students compared with 170.
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 Hamilton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Ridge Middle ranks higher (93.6 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 Blue Ridge Middle and Hamilton Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Purcellville and Hamilton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ridge Middle: 714. Hamilton Elementary: 170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ridge Middle and Hamilton Elementary rank in Virginia?
Blue Ridge Middle is 7th of 340 and Hamilton Elementary is 66th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).