Providence Elementary vs Swift Creek Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Providence Elementary
North Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
682 students
Swift Creek Middle
Midlothian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,180 students
| Measure | Providence Elementary North Chesterfield, Virginia | Swift Creek Middle Midlothian, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #497 of 1,142 | #74 of 340 |
| National rank | #8800 of 50,301 | #641 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 682 | 1,180 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 1,180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 86% |
| city | North Chesterfield | Midlothian |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swift Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 73.7).
- •Swift Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (86% vs 80%).
- •Swift Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Swift Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 76.4%).
- •Providence Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.1).
- •Swift Creek Middle is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 682.
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 Providence Elementary better than Swift Creek Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Swift Creek Middle ranks higher (86.0 vs 73.7 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 Providence Elementary and Swift Creek Middle?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between North Chesterfield and Midlothian in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Providence Elementary: 682. Swift Creek Middle: 1,180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Providence Elementary and Swift Creek Middle rank in Virginia?
Providence Elementary is 497th of 1,142 and Swift Creek Middle is 74th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).