J. Frank Hillyard Middle vs Plains Elementary
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.
J. Frank Hillyard Middle
Broadway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
726 students
Plains Elementary
Timberville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
| Measure | J. Frank Hillyard Middle Broadway, Virginia | Plains Elementary Timberville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 340 | #919 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2985 of 15,369 | #16746 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 726 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 726 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 67% |
| city | Broadway | Timberville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. Frank Hillyard Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 62.1).
- •J. Frank Hillyard Middle does better on math proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •J. Frank Hillyard Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •J. Frank Hillyard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 73%).
- •J. Frank Hillyard Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.8).
- •J. Frank Hillyard Middle is the larger school with 726 students compared with 460.
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 J. Frank Hillyard Middle better than Plains Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J. Frank Hillyard Middle ranks higher (71.7 vs 62.1 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 J. Frank Hillyard Middle and Plains Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Broadway and Timberville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. Frank Hillyard Middle: 726. Plains Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. Frank Hillyard Middle and Plains Elementary rank in Virginia?
J. Frank Hillyard Middle is 201st of 340 and Plains Elementary is 919th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).