Catoctin Elementary vs J. Lupton Simpson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catoctin Elementary
Leesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
601 students
J. Lupton Simpson Middle
Leesburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
874 students
| Measure | Catoctin Elementary Leesburg, Virginia | J. Lupton Simpson Middle Leesburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #143 of 1,142 | #45 of 340 |
| National rank | #1320 of 50,301 | #371 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 601 | 874 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 874 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 79% |
| city | Leesburg | Leesburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. Lupton Simpson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 87.9).
- •Catoctin Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •J. Lupton Simpson Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •Catoctin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 30.1%).
- •J. Lupton Simpson Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.3).
- •J. Lupton Simpson Middle is the larger school with 874 students compared with 601.
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 Catoctin Elementary better than J. Lupton Simpson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), J. Lupton Simpson Middle ranks higher (88.9 vs 87.9 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 Catoctin Elementary and J. Lupton Simpson Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Leesburg and Leesburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catoctin Elementary: 601. J. Lupton Simpson Middle: 874. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catoctin Elementary and J. Lupton Simpson Middle rank in Virginia?
Catoctin Elementary is 143rd of 1,142 and J. Lupton Simpson Middle is 45th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).