H.H. Poole Middle vs Park Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H.H. Poole Middle
Stafford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
995 students
Park Ridge Elementary
Stafford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
908 students
| Measure | H.H. Poole Middle Stafford, Virginia | Park Ridge Elementary Stafford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #94 of 340 | #401 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1068 of 15,369 | #6658 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 995 | 908 |
| Enrollment | 995 | 908 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 78% |
| city | Stafford | Stafford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •H.H. Poole Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 77.1).
- •H.H. Poole Middle does better on math proficiency (85% vs 78%).
- •H.H. Poole Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 69%).
- •Park Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 39.7%).
- •H.H. Poole Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.2).
- •H.H. Poole Middle is the larger school with 995 students compared with 908.
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 H.H. Poole Middle better than Park Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), H.H. Poole Middle ranks higher (82.8 vs 77.1 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 H.H. Poole Middle and Park Ridge Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H.H. Poole Middle: 995. Park Ridge Elementary: 908. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H.H. Poole Middle and Park Ridge Elementary rank in Virginia?
H.H. Poole Middle is 94th of 340 and Park Ridge Elementary is 401st of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).