Hanover High vs Kersey Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 523 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanover High
Mechanicsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,349 students
Kersey Creek Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
| Measure | Hanover High Mechanicsville, Virginia | Kersey Creek Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #31 of 317 | #69 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #383 of 16,910 | #641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,349 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 1,349 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 95% |
| city | Mechanicsville | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kersey Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 87.7).
- •Kersey Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 90%).
- •Hanover High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 86%).
- •Kersey Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 20.7%).
- •Kersey Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.4).
- •Hanover High is the larger school with 1,349 students compared with 672.
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 Hanover High better than Kersey Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kersey Creek Elementary ranks higher (90.7 vs 87.7 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 Hanover High and Kersey Creek Elementary?
About 523 m in a straight line, between Mechanicsville and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanover High: 1,349. Kersey Creek Elementary: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanover High and Kersey Creek Elementary rank in Virginia?
Hanover High is 31st of 317 and Kersey Creek Elementary is 69th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).