Covington-Harper Elementary vs Swans Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 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
Swans Creek Elementary
Dumfries · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
619 students
| Measure | Covington-Harper Elementary Dumfries, Virginia | Swans Creek Elementary Dumfries, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #789 of 1,142 | #506 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #13884 of 50,301 | #8944 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,025 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 1,025 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 70.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 88% |
| city | Dumfries | Dumfries |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swans Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 66.3).
- •Swans Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 78%).
- •Swans Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 74%).
- •Covington-Harper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 70.9%).
- •Swans Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 19.0).
- •Covington-Harper Elementary is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 619.
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 Swans Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Swans Creek Elementary ranks higher (73.5 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 Swans Creek Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dumfries and Dumfries in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Covington-Harper Elementary: 1,025. Swans Creek Elementary: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Covington-Harper Elementary and Swans Creek Elementary rank in Virginia?
Covington-Harper Elementary is 789th of 1,142 and Swans Creek Elementary is 506th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).