Hutchison Farm Elementary vs Mercer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hutchison Farm Elementary
South Riding · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
Mercer Middle
Aldie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,459 students
| Measure | Hutchison Farm Elementary South Riding, Virginia | Mercer Middle Aldie, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #165 of 1,142 | #27 of 340 |
| National rank | #1549 of 50,301 | #257 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 672 | 1,459 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 1,459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 90% |
| city | South Riding | Aldie |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mercer Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 87.3).
- •Mercer Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 81%).
- •Mercer Middle does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 80%).
- •Mercer Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 30.5%).
- •Hutchison Farm Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.3).
- •Mercer Middle is the larger school with 1,459 students compared with 672.
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 Hutchison Farm Elementary better than Mercer Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mercer Middle ranks higher (90.5 vs 87.3 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 Hutchison Farm Elementary and Mercer Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between South Riding and Aldie in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hutchison Farm Elementary: 672. Mercer Middle: 1,459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hutchison Farm Elementary and Mercer Middle rank in Virginia?
Hutchison Farm Elementary is 165th of 1,142 and Mercer Middle is 27th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).