Hartwood Elementary vs Rural Point Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 84 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
Rural Point Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
627 students
| Measure | Hartwood Elementary Hartwood, Virginia | Rural Point Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #303 of 1,142 | #61 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3465 of 50,301 | #570 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 627 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 95% |
| city | Hartwood | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rural Point Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.1 vs 82.8).
- •Rural Point Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 83%).
- •Rural Point Elementary does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 74%).
- •Rural Point Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 30%).
- •Rural Point Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.9).
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 Rural Point Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rural Point Elementary ranks higher (91.1 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 Rural Point Elementary?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Hartwood and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartwood Elementary: 627. Rural Point Elementary: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartwood Elementary and Rural Point Elementary rank in Virginia?
Hartwood Elementary is 303rd of 1,142 and Rural Point Elementary is 61st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).