Elizabeth Davis Middle vs Patrick Copeland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Davis Middle
Chester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,364 students
Patrick Copeland Elementary
Hopewell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
579 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Davis Middle Chester, Virginia | Patrick Copeland Elementary Hopewell, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 340 | #910 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3118 of 15,369 | #16470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,364 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 1,364 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 79% |
| city | Chester | Hopewell |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Davis Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 62.5).
- •Elizabeth Davis Middle does better on math proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Elizabeth Davis Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- •Elizabeth Davis Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.3% vs 100%).
- •Patrick Copeland Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.7).
- •Elizabeth Davis Middle is the larger school with 1,364 students compared with 579.
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 Elizabeth Davis Middle better than Patrick Copeland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth Davis Middle ranks higher (71.0 vs 62.5 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 Elizabeth Davis Middle and Patrick Copeland Elementary?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Chester and Hopewell in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth Davis Middle: 1,364. Patrick Copeland Elementary: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth Davis Middle and Patrick Copeland Elementary rank in Virginia?
Elizabeth Davis Middle is 210th of 340 and Patrick Copeland Elementary is 910th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).