Captain John Smith Elementary vs Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Captain John Smith Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle
Hampton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
613 students
| Measure | Captain John Smith Elementary Hampton, Virginia | Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle Hampton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #892 of 1,142 | #200 of 340 |
| National rank | #16083 of 50,301 | #2983 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 374 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 96% |
| city | Hampton | Hampton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 63.0).
- •Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle does better on math proficiency (96% vs 69%).
- •Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 67%).
- •Captain John Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 94.3%).
- •Captain John Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.9).
- •Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle is the larger school with 613 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 Captain John Smith Elementary better than Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle ranks higher (71.7 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 Captain John Smith Elementary and Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Hampton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Captain John Smith Elementary: 374. Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Captain John Smith Elementary and Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle rank in Virginia?
Captain John Smith Elementary is 892nd of 1,142 and Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle is 200th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).