Hartwood Elementary vs Margaret Brent Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartwood Elementary
Hartwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students
Margaret Brent Elementary
Stafford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
796 students
| Measure | Hartwood Elementary Hartwood, Virginia | Margaret Brent Elementary Stafford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #303 of 1,142 | #222 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3465 of 50,301 | #2212 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 627 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 92% |
| city | Hartwood | Stafford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret Brent Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 82.8).
- •Margaret Brent Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 83%).
- •Margaret Brent Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 74%).
- •Margaret Brent Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 30%).
- •Hartwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.6).
- •Margaret Brent Elementary is the larger school with 796 students compared with 627.
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 Hartwood Elementary better than Margaret Brent Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret Brent Elementary ranks higher (85.5 vs 82.8 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 Hartwood Elementary and Margaret Brent Elementary?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Hartwood and Stafford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartwood Elementary: 627. Margaret Brent Elementary: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartwood Elementary and Margaret Brent Elementary rank in Virginia?
Hartwood Elementary is 303rd of 1,142 and Margaret Brent Elementary is 222nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).