Hartwood Elementary vs Stafford Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 9.9 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
Stafford Senior High
Fredericksburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,198 students
| Measure | Hartwood Elementary Hartwood, Virginia | Stafford Senior High Fredericksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank | #303 of 1,142 | #64 of 317 |
| National rank | #3465 of 50,301 | #858 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 627 | 2,198 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 2,198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 78% |
| city | Hartwood | Fredericksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.8 vs 83.1).
- •Hartwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 78%).
- •Stafford Senior High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 74%).
- •Hartwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 38.9%).
- •Stafford Senior High does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.9).
- •Stafford Senior High is the larger school with 2,198 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 Stafford Senior High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hartwood Elementary and Stafford Senior High?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Hartwood and Fredericksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartwood Elementary: 627. Stafford Senior High: 2,198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartwood Elementary and Stafford Senior High rank in Virginia?
Hartwood Elementary is 303rd of 1,142 and Stafford Senior High is 64th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).