Harrowgate Elementary vs North Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.8 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
North Elementary
Colonial Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
| Measure | Harrowgate Elementary Chester, Virginia | North Elementary Colonial Heights, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #656 of 1,142 | #750 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #11376 of 50,301 | #13096 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 486 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 82% |
| city | Chester | Colonial Heights |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrowgate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 67.5).
- •North Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •North Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Harrowgate Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 99%).
- •North Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.8).
- •Harrowgate Elementary is the larger school with 486 students compared with 311.
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 North Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harrowgate Elementary ranks higher (69.9 vs 67.5 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 Harrowgate Elementary and North Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Chester and Colonial Heights in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrowgate Elementary: 486. North Elementary: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrowgate Elementary and North Elementary rank in Virginia?
Harrowgate Elementary is 656th of 1,142 and North Elementary is 750th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).