Hardy Elementary vs Middletown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 267 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardy Elementary
Smithfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
649 students
Middletown Elementary
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
648 students
| Measure | Hardy Elementary Smithfield, Virginia | Middletown Elementary Middletown, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #532 of 1,142 | #510 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9380 of 50,301 | #8997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 649 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 86% |
| city | Smithfield | Middletown |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.8 vs 73.4).
- •Middletown Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Middletown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 71%).
- •Middletown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 70.1%).
- •Hardy Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.2).
- •Hardy Elementary is the larger school with 649 students compared with 648.
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 Hardy Elementary better than Middletown 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 Hardy Elementary and Middletown Elementary?
About 267 km in a straight line, between Smithfield and Middletown in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardy Elementary: 649. Middletown Elementary: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardy Elementary and Middletown Elementary rank in Virginia?
Hardy Elementary is 532nd of 1,142 and Middletown Elementary is 510th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).