George F. Baker Elementary vs Hillsville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 305 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George F. Baker Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
Hillsville Elementary
Hillsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
| Measure | George F. Baker Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Hillsville Elementary Hillsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #874 of 1,142 | #496 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #15661 of 50,301 | #8783 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 462 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 84% |
| city | Richmond | Hillsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 63.7).
- •Hillsville Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Hillsville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 67%).
- •George F. Baker Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.8% vs 92.4%).
- •Hillsville Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.9).
- •George F. Baker Elementary is the larger school with 462 students compared with 461.
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 George F. Baker Elementary better than Hillsville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsville Elementary ranks higher (73.7 vs 63.7 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 George F. Baker Elementary and Hillsville Elementary?
About 305 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Hillsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George F. Baker Elementary: 462. Hillsville Elementary: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George F. Baker Elementary and Hillsville Elementary rank in Virginia?
George F. Baker Elementary is 874th of 1,142 and Hillsville Elementary is 496th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).