Frederick Douglass Elementary vs Harper Park Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass Elementary
Leesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
581 students
Harper Park Middle
Leesburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
858 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Elementary Leesburg, Virginia | Harper Park Middle Leesburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #446 of 1,142 | #64 of 340 |
| National rank | #7710 of 50,301 | #535 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 581 | 858 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 858 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 82% |
| city | Leesburg | Leesburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harper Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 75.4).
- •Harper Park Middle does better on math proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Harper Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 65%).
- •Harper Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 55.4%).
- •Frederick Douglass Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.2).
- •Harper Park Middle is the larger school with 858 students compared with 581.
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 Frederick Douglass Elementary better than Harper Park Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Harper Park Middle ranks higher (87.2 vs 75.4 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 Frederick Douglass Elementary and Harper Park Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Leesburg and Leesburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Elementary: 581. Harper Park Middle: 858. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Elementary and Harper Park Middle rank in Virginia?
Frederick Douglass Elementary is 446th of 1,142 and Harper Park Middle is 64th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).