Gate City Middle vs Hilton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gate City Middle
Gate City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
276 students
Hilton Elementary
Hiltons · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
159 students
| Measure | Gate City Middle Gate City, Virginia | Hilton Elementary Hiltons, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #122 of 340 | #366 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1833 of 15,369 | #5783 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 276 | 159 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 97.5% |
| city | Gate City | Hiltons |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (77.9 vs 78.6).
- •Hilton Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 90%).
- •Hilton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 81%).
- •Hilton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 78.3%).
- •Gate City Middle does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.6).
- •Gate City Middle is the larger school with 276 students compared with 159.
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 Gate City Middle better than Hilton Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gate City Middle and Hilton Elementary?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Gate City and Hiltons in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gate City Middle: 276. Hilton Elementary: 159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gate City Middle and Hilton Elementary rank in Virginia?
Gate City Middle is 122nd of 340 and Hilton Elementary is 366th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).