Hilda J. Barbour Elementary vs Skyline Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilda J. Barbour Elementary
Front Royal · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Skyline Middle
Front Royal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
536 students
| Measure | Hilda J. Barbour Elementary Front Royal, Virginia | Skyline Middle Front Royal, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #539 of 1,142 | #204 of 340 |
| National rank | #9582 of 50,301 | #3052 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 453 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.6% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 69% |
| city | Front Royal | Front Royal |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilda J. Barbour Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 71.4).
- •Hilda J. Barbour Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 69%).
- •Hilda J. Barbour Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 69%).
- •Skyline Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 74.6%).
- •Skyline Middle does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.1).
- •Skyline Middle is the larger school with 536 students compared with 453.
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 Hilda J. Barbour Elementary better than Skyline Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hilda J. Barbour Elementary ranks higher (72.5 vs 71.4 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 Hilda J. Barbour Elementary and Skyline Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Front Royal and Front Royal in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilda J. Barbour Elementary: 453. Skyline Middle: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilda J. Barbour Elementary and Skyline Middle rank in Virginia?
Hilda J. Barbour Elementary is 539th of 1,142 and Skyline Middle is 204th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).