Hartwood Elementary vs T. Benton Gayle Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 7.1 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
T. Benton Gayle Middle
Fredericksburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
939 students
| Measure | Hartwood Elementary Hartwood, Virginia | T. Benton Gayle Middle Fredericksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #303 of 1,142 | #107 of 340 |
| National rank | #3465 of 50,301 | #1352 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 627 | 939 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 939 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 81% |
| city | Hartwood | Fredericksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hartwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 80.9).
- •Hartwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •T. Benton Gayle Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 74%).
- •Hartwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 41.1%).
- •Hartwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.1).
- •T. Benton Gayle Middle is the larger school with 939 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 T. Benton Gayle Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hartwood Elementary ranks higher (82.8 vs 80.9 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 T. Benton Gayle Middle?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Hartwood and Fredericksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartwood Elementary: 627. T. Benton Gayle Middle: 939. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartwood Elementary and T. Benton Gayle Middle rank in Virginia?
Hartwood Elementary is 303rd of 1,142 and T. Benton Gayle Middle is 107th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).