Harry E. James Elementary vs Hopewell High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry E. James Elementary
Hopewell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
Hopewell High
Hopewell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,136 students
| Measure | Harry E. James Elementary Hopewell, Virginia | Hopewell High Hopewell, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #877 of 1,142 | #308 of 317 |
| National rank | #15721 of 50,301 | #7510 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 535 | 1,136 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 1,136 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.5% | 101.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 73% |
| city | Hopewell | Hopewell |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry E. James Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 53.3).
- •Harry E. James Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 73%).
- •Hopewell High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Hopewell High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101.2% vs 101.5%).
- •Harry E. James Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.5).
- •Hopewell High is the larger school with 1,136 students compared with 535.
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 Harry E. James Elementary better than Hopewell High?
On the Success Index (US), Harry E. James Elementary ranks higher (63.6 vs 53.3 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 Harry E. James Elementary and Hopewell High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Hopewell and Hopewell in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry E. James Elementary: 535. Hopewell High: 1,136. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry E. James Elementary and Hopewell High rank in Virginia?
Harry E. James Elementary is 877th of 1,142 and Hopewell High is 308th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).