Goshen Post Elementary vs Mercer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goshen Post Elementary
Aldie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
851 students
Mercer Middle
Aldie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,459 students
| Measure | Goshen Post Elementary Aldie, Virginia | Mercer Middle Aldie, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #10 of 1,142 | #27 of 340 |
| National rank | #138 of 50,301 | #257 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 851 | 1,459 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 1,459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.3% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 90% |
| city | Aldie | Aldie |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goshen Post Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.5 vs 90.5).
- •Goshen Post Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 90%).
- •Mercer Middle does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 88%).
- •Goshen Post Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.3% vs 20.4%).
- •Goshen Post Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.3).
- •Mercer Middle is the larger school with 1,459 students compared with 851.
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 Goshen Post Elementary better than Mercer Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Goshen Post Elementary ranks higher (94.5 vs 90.5 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 Goshen Post Elementary and Mercer Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Aldie and Aldie in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goshen Post Elementary: 851. Mercer Middle: 1,459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goshen Post Elementary and Mercer Middle rank in Virginia?
Goshen Post Elementary is 10th of 1,142 and Mercer Middle is 27th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).