Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle vs Forest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 220 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle
Winchester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
853 students
Forest Middle
Forest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
854 students
| Measure | Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle Winchester, Virginia | Forest Middle Forest, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #67 of 340 | #29 of 340 |
| National rank | #554 of 15,369 | #260 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 853 | 854 |
| Enrollment | 853 | 854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 89% |
| city | Winchester | Forest |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.4 vs 86.9).
- •Forest Middle does better on math proficiency (89% vs 86%).
- •Forest Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Forest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 36.2%).
- •Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.0).
- •Forest Middle is the larger school with 854 students compared with 853.
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 Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle better than Forest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Middle ranks higher (90.4 vs 86.9 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 Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle and Forest Middle?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Forest in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle: 853. Forest Middle: 854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle and Forest Middle rank in Virginia?
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle is 67th of 340 and Forest Middle is 29th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).