Carver Elementary vs Hilton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
634 students
Hilton Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
| Measure | Carver Elementary Newport News, Virginia | Hilton Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1102 of 1,142 | #878 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #31193 of 50,301 | #15723 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 634 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.3% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 88% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 41.1).
- •Hilton Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 62%).
- •Hilton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 48%).
- •Hilton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 101.3%).
- •Carver Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.5).
- •Carver Elementary is the larger school with 634 students compared with 368.
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 Carver Elementary better than Hilton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hilton Elementary ranks higher (63.6 vs 41.1 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 Carver Elementary and Hilton Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Elementary: 634. Hilton Elementary: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Elementary and Hilton Elementary rank in Virginia?
Carver Elementary is 1102nd of 1,142 and Hilton Elementary is 878th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).