Harper Park Middle vs John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 249 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harper Park Middle
Leesburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
858 students
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary
Leesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
| Measure | Harper Park Middle Leesburg, Virginia | John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary Leesburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #64 of 340 | #78 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #535 of 15,369 | #717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 858 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 858 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 92% |
| city | Leesburg | Leesburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 87.2).
- •John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Harper Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 34.7%).
- •John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.2).
- •Harper Park Middle is the larger school with 858 students compared with 617.
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 Harper Park Middle better than John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary ranks higher (90.3 vs 87.2 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 Harper Park Middle and John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary?
About 249 m in a straight line, between Leesburg and Leesburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harper Park Middle: 858. John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harper Park Middle and John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary rank in Virginia?
Harper Park Middle is 64th of 340 and John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary is 78th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).