C.C. Wells Elementary vs Harrowgate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C.C. Wells Elementary
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students
Harrowgate Elementary
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
| Measure | C.C. Wells Elementary Chester, Virginia | Harrowgate Elementary Chester, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #653 of 1,142 | #656 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #11292 of 50,301 | #11376 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 606 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.1% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 73% |
| city | Chester | Chester |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.0 vs 69.9).
- •C.C. Wells Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •C.C. Wells Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 69%).
- •Harrowgate Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 77.1%).
- •Harrowgate Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.1).
- •C.C. Wells Elementary is the larger school with 606 students compared with 486.
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 C.C. Wells Elementary better than Harrowgate 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 C.C. Wells Elementary and Harrowgate Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C.C. Wells Elementary: 606. Harrowgate Elementary: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C.C. Wells Elementary and Harrowgate Elementary rank in Virginia?
C.C. Wells Elementary is 653rd of 1,142 and Harrowgate Elementary is 656th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).