Mechanicsville High vs Pole Green Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mechanicsville High
Mechanicsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,245 students
Pole Green Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
| Measure | Mechanicsville High Mechanicsville, Virginia | Pole Green Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #22 of 317 | #63 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #325 of 16,910 | #593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,245 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 1,245 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.7% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 93% |
| city | Mechanicsville | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pole Green Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.0 vs 88.7).
- •Pole Green Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 85%).
- •Mechanicsville High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Mechanicsville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 20.9%).
- •Mechanicsville High does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.5).
- •Mechanicsville High is the larger school with 1,245 students compared with 527.
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 Mechanicsville High better than Pole Green Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pole Green Elementary ranks higher (91.0 vs 88.7 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 Mechanicsville High and Pole Green Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsville and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mechanicsville High: 1,245. Pole Green Elementary: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mechanicsville High and Pole Green Elementary rank in Virginia?
Mechanicsville High is 22nd of 317 and Pole Green Elementary is 63rd of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).