Laurel Park Middle vs Patrick Henry Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 6.8 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
Patrick Henry Elementary
Martinsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
| Measure | Laurel Park Middle Martinsville, Virginia | Patrick Henry Elementary Martinsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 340 | #825 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5164 of 15,369 | #14609 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 734 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 734 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.1% | 100.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 82% |
| city | Martinsville | Martinsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patrick Henry Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 61.4).
- •Laurel Park Middle does better on math proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Laurel Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Laurel Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.1% vs 100.6%).
- •Patrick Henry Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.9).
- •Laurel Park Middle is the larger school with 734 students compared with 357.
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 Patrick Henry Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Patrick Henry Elementary ranks higher (65.3 vs 61.4 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 Laurel Park Middle and Patrick Henry Elementary?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Martinsville and Martinsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Park Middle: 734. Patrick Henry Elementary: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Park Middle and Patrick Henry Elementary rank in Virginia?
Laurel Park Middle is 302nd of 340 and Patrick Henry Elementary is 825th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).