Wilbur S. Pence Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dayton, Virginia 22821 · Rockingham County Public Schools
#98 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#1169 of 15,369 nationally
About Wilbur S. Pence Middle
Wilbur S. Pence Middle is a public middle located in Dayton, in the Rockingham County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 671 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 98th of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 671.
There are 2 schools in Dayton; Wilbur S. Pence Middle ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)80%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wilbur S. Pence Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wilbur S. Pence Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Keister Elementary
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Thomas Harrison Middle
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Stone Spring Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
554 students · 6.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wilbur S. Pence Middle a good school?
Wilbur S. Pence Middle has a Success Index (US) of 82.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #98 of 340 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wilbur S. Pence Middle rank in Virginia?
Wilbur S. Pence Middle ranks #98 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #1169 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wilbur S. Pence Middle?
Wilbur S. Pence Middle had 671 students in 2025.
Is Wilbur S. Pence Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Wilbur S. Pence Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wilbur S. Pence Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wilbur S. Pence Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.