Best middle schools in Stafford County Public Schools (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 8 schools in Stafford County Public Schools, Virginia. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Virginia.
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- 188Rodney E. Thompson MiddleStafford · Public Middle93% Math proficiency · 1,063 students
- 285Andrew G. Wright MiddleStafford · Public Middle90% Math proficiency · 851 students
- 383Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith MiddleFredericksburg · Public Middle87% Math proficiency · 887 students
- 483H.H. Poole MiddleStafford · Public Middle85% Math proficiency · 995 students
- 581T. Benton Gayle MiddleFredericksburg · Public Middle81% Math proficiency · 939 students
- 678Stafford MiddleStafford · Public Middle72% Math proficiency · 961 students
- 776Shirley C. Heim MiddleStafford · Public Middle82% Math proficiency · 953 students
- 874Edward E. Drew Jr. MiddleFalmouth · Public Middle78% Math proficiency · 625 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodney E. Thompson Middle Stafford · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 87.7 Top 5% | 93% Math proficiency | 1,063 |
| 2 | Andrew G. Wright Middle Stafford · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 85.0 Top 5% | 90% Math proficiency | 851 |
| 3 | Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle Fredericksburg · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 83.2 Top 10% | 87% Math proficiency | 887 |
| 4 | H.H. Poole Middle Stafford · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 82.8 Top 10% | 85% Math proficiency | 995 |
| 5 | T. Benton Gayle Middle Fredericksburg · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 80.9 Top 10% | 81% Math proficiency | 939 |
| 6 | Stafford Middle Stafford · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 77.8 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 961 |
| 7 | Shirley C. Heim Middle Stafford · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 75.9 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 953 |
| 8 | Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle Falmouth · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 73.7 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 625 |
Rodney E. Thompson Middle in Stafford leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Stafford County Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 87.7. Of the 8 schools shown, 8 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Virginia middle schools rankings, every school on the Stafford County Public Schools page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Stafford County Public Schools?
Rodney E. Thompson Middle in Stafford, Virginia ranks first among middle schools in Stafford County Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 87.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,063).
How are middle schools in Stafford County Public Schools ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.