Harper Park Middle vs Riverside High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.9 km 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
Riverside High
Leesburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,710 students
| Measure | Harper Park Middle Leesburg, Virginia | Riverside High Leesburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #64 of 340 | #14 of 317 |
| National rank | #535 of 15,369 | #235 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 858 | 1,710 |
| Enrollment | 858 | 1,710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 89% |
| city | Leesburg | Leesburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 87.2).
- •Riverside High does better on math proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •Riverside High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 85%).
- •Riverside High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 34.7%).
- •Harper Park Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.6).
- •Riverside High is the larger school with 1,710 students compared with 858.
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 Riverside High?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside High ranks higher (90.1 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 Riverside High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Leesburg and Leesburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harper Park Middle: 858. Riverside High: 1,710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harper Park Middle and Riverside High rank in Virginia?
Harper Park Middle is 64th of 340 and Riverside High is 14th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).