Hardy Elementary vs Mountain View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 257 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
Mountain View Elementary
Purcellville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students
| Measure | Hardy Elementary Smithfield, Virginia | Mountain View Elementary Purcellville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #532 of 1,142 | #39 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9380 of 50,301 | #400 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 649 | 649 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| city | Smithfield | Purcellville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.1 vs 72.8).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 71%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 70.1%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.0).
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 Mountain View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View Elementary ranks higher (92.1 vs 72.8 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 Hardy Elementary and Mountain View Elementary?
About 257 km in a straight line, between Smithfield and Purcellville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardy Elementary: 649. Mountain View Elementary: 649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardy Elementary and Mountain View Elementary rank in Virginia?
Hardy Elementary is 532nd of 1,142 and Mountain View Elementary is 39th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).