Harper Park Middle vs Smart's Mill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 4.8 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
Smart's Mill Middle
Leesburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
885 students
| Measure | Harper Park Middle Leesburg, Virginia | Smart's Mill Middle Leesburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #64 of 340 | #77 of 340 |
| National rank | #535 of 15,369 | #737 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 858 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 858 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 75% |
| city | Leesburg | Leesburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harper Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 85.2).
- •Harper Park Middle does better on math proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Harper Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 75%).
- •Harper Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 37.9%).
- •Smart's Mill Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.2).
- •Smart's Mill Middle is the larger school with 885 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 Smart's Mill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Harper Park Middle ranks higher (87.2 vs 85.2 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 Smart's Mill Middle?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Leesburg and Leesburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harper Park Middle: 858. Smart's Mill Middle: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harper Park Middle and Smart's Mill Middle rank in Virginia?
Harper Park Middle is 64th of 340 and Smart's Mill Middle is 77th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).