Fairfield Middle vs Harvie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
936 students
Harvie Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
| Measure | Fairfield Middle Richmond, Virginia | Harvie Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 340 | #753 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5084 of 15,369 | #13145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 936 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 936 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 81% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harvie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 61.8).
- •Harvie Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 68%).
- •Harvie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 66%).
- •Harvie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 91%).
- •Harvie Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.4).
- •Fairfield Middle is the larger school with 936 students compared with 497.
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 Fairfield Middle better than Harvie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harvie Elementary ranks higher (67.4 vs 61.8 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 Fairfield Middle and Harvie Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Middle: 936. Harvie Elementary: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Middle and Harvie Elementary rank in Virginia?
Fairfield Middle is 298th of 340 and Harvie Elementary is 753rd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).