Captain John Smith Elementary vs Mary T. Christian Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.1 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
Mary T. Christian Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
| Measure | Captain John Smith Elementary Hampton, Virginia | Mary T. Christian Elementary Hampton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #892 of 1,142 | #869 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #16083 of 50,301 | #15534 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 374 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 72% |
| city | Hampton | Hampton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.0 vs 63.9).
- •Mary T. Christian Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Captain John Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Mary T. Christian Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 93.3%).
- •Mary T. Christian Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.9).
- •Captain John Smith Elementary is the larger school with 374 students compared with 313.
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 Mary T. Christian 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 Captain John Smith Elementary and Mary T. Christian Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Hampton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Captain John Smith Elementary: 374. Mary T. Christian Elementary: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Captain John Smith Elementary and Mary T. Christian Elementary rank in Virginia?
Captain John Smith Elementary is 892nd of 1,142 and Mary T. Christian Elementary is 869th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).