Chickahominy Middle vs Cool Spring Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 354 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chickahominy Middle
Mechanicsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,199 students
Cool Spring Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
852 students
| Measure | Chickahominy Middle Mechanicsville, Virginia | Cool Spring Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #34 of 340 | #88 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #287 of 15,369 | #789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,199 | 852 |
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 852 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 94% |
| city | Mechanicsville | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (90.0 vs 89.9).
- •Cool Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 93%).
- •Cool Spring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 88%).
- •Cool Spring Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 20.6%).
- •Chickahominy Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.2).
- •Chickahominy Middle is the larger school with 1,199 students compared with 852.
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 Chickahominy Middle better than Cool Spring 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 Chickahominy Middle and Cool Spring Elementary?
About 354 m in a straight line, between Mechanicsville and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chickahominy Middle: 1,199. Cool Spring Elementary: 852. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chickahominy Middle and Cool Spring Elementary rank in Virginia?
Chickahominy Middle is 34th of 340 and Cool Spring Elementary is 88th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).