Carter G. Woodson Middle vs Harry E. James Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter G. Woodson Middle
Hopewell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
Harry E. James Elementary
Hopewell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
| Measure | Carter G. Woodson Middle Hopewell, Virginia | Harry E. James Elementary Hopewell, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 340 | #877 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4748 of 15,369 | #15721 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 803 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101% | 101.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 75% |
| city | Hopewell | Hopewell |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.3 vs 63.6).
- •Carter G. Woodson Middle does better on math proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •Harry E. James Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Carter G. Woodson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101% vs 101.5%).
- •Harry E. James Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.4).
- •Carter G. Woodson Middle is the larger school with 803 students compared with 535.
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 Carter G. Woodson Middle better than Harry E. James 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 Carter G. Woodson Middle and Harry E. James Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hopewell and Hopewell in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter G. Woodson Middle: 803. Harry E. James Elementary: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter G. Woodson Middle and Harry E. James Elementary rank in Virginia?
Carter G. Woodson Middle is 289th of 340 and Harry E. James Elementary is 877th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).