Harry E. James Elementary vs Middle Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.5 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
Middle Road Elementary
Prince George · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
769 students
| Measure | Harry E. James Elementary Hopewell, Virginia | Middle Road Elementary Prince George, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #877 of 1,142 | #439 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #15721 of 50,301 | #7606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 535 | 769 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 769 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.5% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 89% |
| city | Hopewell | Prince George |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 63.6).
- •Middle Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 75%).
- •Middle Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 67%).
- •Middle Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 101.5%).
- •Harry E. James Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.4).
- •Middle Road Elementary is the larger school with 769 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 Middle Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Middle Road Elementary ranks higher (75.6 vs 63.6 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 Middle Road Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Hopewell and Prince George in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry E. James Elementary: 535. Middle Road Elementary: 769. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry E. James Elementary and Middle Road Elementary rank in Virginia?
Harry E. James Elementary is 877th of 1,142 and Middle Road Elementary is 439th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).