Hugh Mercer Elementary vs Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hugh Mercer Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
859 students
Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers
Fredericksburg · Public other · Grades PK–PK
280 students
| Measure | Hugh Mercer Elementary Fredericksburg, Virginia | Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers Fredericksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1135 of 1,142 | – |
| National rank | #41762 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 859 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 859 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.9).
- •Hugh Mercer Elementary is the larger school with 859 students compared with 280.
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 Hugh Mercer Elementary better than Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers?
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 Hugh Mercer Elementary and Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hugh Mercer Elementary: 859. Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hugh Mercer Elementary and Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers rank in Virginia?
Hugh Mercer Elementary is 1135th of 1,142 and Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers is unranked among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).