Falling Creek Middle vs J.G. Hening Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falling Creek Middle
North Chesterfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,443 students
J.G. Hening Elementary
North Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
877 students
| Measure | Falling Creek Middle North Chesterfield, Virginia | J.G. Hening Elementary North Chesterfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #304 of 340 | #677 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5258 of 15,369 | #11726 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,443 | 877 |
| Enrollment | 1,443 | 877 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 74% |
| city | North Chesterfield | North Chesterfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J.G. Hening Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 61.0).
- •J.G. Hening Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 58%).
- •J.G. Hening Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 58%).
- •Falling Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 77.4%).
- •J.G. Hening Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.5).
- •Falling Creek Middle is the larger school with 1,443 students compared with 877.
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 Falling Creek Middle better than J.G. Hening Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J.G. Hening Elementary ranks higher (69.4 vs 61.0 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 Falling Creek Middle and J.G. Hening Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between North Chesterfield and North Chesterfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falling Creek Middle: 1,443. J.G. Hening Elementary: 877. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falling Creek Middle and J.G. Hening Elementary rank in Virginia?
Falling Creek Middle is 304th of 340 and J.G. Hening Elementary is 677th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).