Laurel Park Middle vs Mount Olivet Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Park Middle
Martinsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
734 students
Mount Olivet Elementary
Martinsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
| Measure | Laurel Park Middle Martinsville, Virginia | Mount Olivet Elementary Martinsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 340 | #926 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5164 of 15,369 | #16930 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 734 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 734 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.1% | 100.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 82% |
| city | Martinsville | Martinsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.4 vs 61.8).
- •Laurel Park Middle does better on math proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Laurel Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Laurel Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.1% vs 100.4%).
- •Mount Olivet Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.9).
- •Laurel Park Middle is the larger school with 734 students compared with 271.
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 Laurel Park Middle better than Mount Olivet Elementary?
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 Laurel Park Middle and Mount Olivet Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Martinsville and Martinsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Park Middle: 734. Mount Olivet Elementary: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Park Middle and Mount Olivet Elementary rank in Virginia?
Laurel Park Middle is 302nd of 340 and Mount Olivet Elementary is 926th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).