Carrollton Elementary vs Hardy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrollton Elementary
Carrollton · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
569 students
Hardy Elementary
Smithfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
649 students
| Measure | Carrollton Elementary Carrollton, Virginia | Hardy Elementary Smithfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #216 of 1,142 | #532 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2147 of 50,301 | #9380 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 569 | 649 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| city | Carrollton | Smithfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrollton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 72.8).
- •Carrollton Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Carrollton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Carrollton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 70.1%).
- •Hardy Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.2).
- •Hardy Elementary is the larger school with 649 students compared with 569.
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 Carrollton Elementary better than Hardy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carrollton Elementary ranks higher (85.6 vs 72.8 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 Carrollton Elementary and Hardy Elementary?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Carrollton and Smithfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrollton Elementary: 569. Hardy Elementary: 649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrollton Elementary and Hardy Elementary rank in Virginia?
Carrollton Elementary is 216th of 1,142 and Hardy Elementary is 532nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).