Achievable Dream Middle/High vs B.T. Washington Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achievable Dream Middle/High
Newport News · Public high · Grades 6–12
498 students
B.T. Washington Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
| Measure | Achievable Dream Middle/High Newport News, Virginia | B.T. Washington Middle Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #199 of 317 | #229 of 340 |
| National rank | #3743 of 16,910 | #3375 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 498 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 100.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 89% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •B.T. Washington Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 68.2).
- •B.T. Washington Middle does better on math proficiency (89% vs 85%).
- •B.T. Washington Middle does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- •Achievable Dream Middle/High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 100.2%).
- •Achievable Dream Middle/High is the larger school with 498 students compared with 413.
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 Achievable Dream Middle/High better than B.T. Washington Middle?
On the Success Index (US), B.T. Washington Middle ranks higher (69.8 vs 68.2 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 Achievable Dream Middle/High and B.T. Washington Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achievable Dream Middle/High: 498. B.T. Washington Middle: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achievable Dream Middle/High and B.T. Washington Middle rank in Virginia?
Achievable Dream Middle/High is 199th of 317 and B.T. Washington Middle is 229th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).