Harrowgate Elementary vs Matoaca High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrowgate Elementary
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
Matoaca High
Chesterfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,624 students
| Measure | Harrowgate Elementary Chester, Virginia | Matoaca High Chesterfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #656 of 1,142 | #174 of 317 |
| National rank | #11376 of 50,301 | #3215 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 486 | 1,624 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 1,624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 84% |
| city | Chester | Chesterfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.9 vs 70.4).
- •Matoaca High does better on math proficiency (84% vs 73%).
- •Matoaca High does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 69%).
- •Matoaca High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 76.1%).
- •Harrowgate Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.8).
- •Matoaca High is the larger school with 1,624 students compared with 486.
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 Harrowgate Elementary better than Matoaca High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harrowgate Elementary and Matoaca High?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chesterfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrowgate Elementary: 486. Matoaca High: 1,624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrowgate Elementary and Matoaca High rank in Virginia?
Harrowgate Elementary is 656th of 1,142 and Matoaca High is 174th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).