Crittenden Middle vs Hilton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crittenden Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
Hilton Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
| Measure | Crittenden Middle Newport News, Virginia | Hilton Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #322 of 340 | #878 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #6613 of 15,369 | #15723 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 781 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | – | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 88% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 54.7).
- •Hilton Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 61%).
- •Hilton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 59%).
- •Crittenden Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 99.2%).
- •Crittenden Middle is the larger school with 781 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 Crittenden Middle better than Hilton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hilton Elementary ranks higher (63.6 vs 54.7 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 Crittenden Middle and Hilton Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crittenden Middle: 781. Hilton Elementary: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crittenden Middle and Hilton Elementary rank in Virginia?
Crittenden Middle is 322nd of 340 and Hilton Elementary is 878th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).