Hugh Mercer Elementary vs Walker-Grant Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 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
Walker-Grant Middle
Fredericksburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
| Measure | Hugh Mercer Elementary Fredericksburg, Virginia | Walker-Grant Middle Fredericksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1135 of 1,142 | #315 of 340 |
| National rank | #41762 of 50,301 | #5937 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 859 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 859 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 66% |
| Math proficiency | – | 58% |
| city | Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walker-Grant Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 24.9).
- •Hugh Mercer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 91.5%).
- •Walker-Grant Middle does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.9).
- •Hugh Mercer Elementary is the larger school with 859 students compared with 796.
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 Walker-Grant Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Walker-Grant Middle ranks higher (57.9 vs 24.9 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 Hugh Mercer Elementary and Walker-Grant Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hugh Mercer Elementary: 859. Walker-Grant Middle: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hugh Mercer Elementary and Walker-Grant Middle rank in Virginia?
Hugh Mercer Elementary is 1135th of 1,142 and Walker-Grant Middle is 315th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).