Hardy Elementary vs Ressie Jeffries Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 251 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
Ressie Jeffries Elementary
Front Royal · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students
| Measure | Hardy Elementary Smithfield, Virginia | Ressie Jeffries Elementary Front Royal, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 1,142 | #768 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9380 of 50,301 | #13386 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% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| city | Smithfield | Front Royal |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hardy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 67.1).
- •Ressie Jeffries Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Hardy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 69%).
- •Hardy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 74.1%).
- •Hardy Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.5).
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 Ressie Jeffries Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hardy Elementary ranks higher (72.8 vs 67.1 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 Hardy Elementary and Ressie Jeffries Elementary?
About 251 km in a straight line, between Smithfield and Front Royal in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardy Elementary: 649. Ressie Jeffries Elementary: 649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardy Elementary and Ressie Jeffries Elementary rank in Virginia?
Hardy Elementary is 532nd of 1,142 and Ressie Jeffries Elementary is 768th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).