Highland Park Elementary vs Hurt Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
Hurt Park Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
| Measure | Highland Park Elementary Roanoke, Virginia | Hurt Park Elementary Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #703 of 1,142 | #992 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #12139 of 50,301 | #19358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 362 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.7% | 101.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 58.3).
- •Highland Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Highland Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Hurt Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101.2% vs 101.7%).
- •Hurt Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.1).
- •Highland Park Elementary is the larger school with 362 students compared with 321.
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 Highland Park Elementary better than Hurt Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park Elementary ranks higher (68.8 vs 58.3 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 Highland Park Elementary and Hurt Park Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Elementary: 362. Hurt Park Elementary: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Elementary and Hurt Park Elementary rank in Virginia?
Highland Park Elementary is 703rd of 1,142 and Hurt Park Elementary is 992nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).