Covington-Harper Elementary vs Graham Park Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Covington-Harper Elementary
Dumfries · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,025 students
Graham Park Middle
Triangle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
713 students
| Measure | Covington-Harper Elementary Dumfries, Virginia | Graham Park Middle Triangle, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #789 of 1,142 | #193 of 340 |
| National rank | #13884 of 50,301 | #2892 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,025 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 1,025 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 73% |
| city | Dumfries | Triangle |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Graham Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 66.3).
- •Covington-Harper Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Covington-Harper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Graham Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 70.2%).
- •Graham Park Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 19.0).
- •Covington-Harper Elementary is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 713.
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 Covington-Harper Elementary better than Graham Park Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Graham Park Middle ranks higher (72.2 vs 66.3 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 Covington-Harper Elementary and Graham Park Middle?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Dumfries and Triangle in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Covington-Harper Elementary: 1,025. Graham Park Middle: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Covington-Harper Elementary and Graham Park Middle rank in Virginia?
Covington-Harper Elementary is 789th of 1,142 and Graham Park Middle is 193rd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).