Ferdinand T. Day Elementary vs Francis C. Hammond Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students
Francis C. Hammond Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,597 students
| Measure | Ferdinand T. Day Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Francis C. Hammond Middle Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1103 of 1,142 | #300 of 340 |
| National rank | #31199 of 50,301 | #5132 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 589 | 1,597 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 1,597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 66% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis C. Hammond Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 41.1).
- •Francis C. Hammond Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Francis C. Hammond Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Francis C. Hammond Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 89.1%).
- •Francis C. Hammond Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.4).
- •Francis C. Hammond Middle is the larger school with 1,597 students compared with 589.
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 Ferdinand T. Day Elementary better than Francis C. Hammond Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Francis C. Hammond Middle ranks higher (61.5 vs 41.1 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 Ferdinand T. Day Elementary and Francis C. Hammond Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary: 589. Francis C. Hammond Middle: 1,597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferdinand T. Day Elementary and Francis C. Hammond Middle rank in Virginia?
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary is 1103rd of 1,142 and Francis C. Hammond Middle is 300th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).