Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle vs Mary T. Christian Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 426 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle
Hampton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
613 students
Mary T. Christian Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
| Measure | Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle Hampton, Virginia | Mary T. Christian Elementary Hampton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 340 | #869 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2983 of 15,369 | #15534 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 613 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 72% |
| city | Hampton | Hampton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 63.9).
- •Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle does better on math proficiency (96% vs 72%).
- •Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 62%).
- •Mary T. Christian Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 94.3%).
- •Mary T. Christian Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.9).
- •Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle is the larger school with 613 students compared with 313.
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 Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle better than Mary T. Christian Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle ranks higher (71.7 vs 63.9 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 Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle and Mary T. Christian Elementary?
About 426 m in a straight line, between Hampton and Hampton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle: 613. Mary T. Christian Elementary: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle and Mary T. Christian Elementary rank in Virginia?
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle is 200th of 340 and Mary T. Christian Elementary is 869th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).