Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle vs Orchard View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 7.7 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
Orchard View Elementary
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students
| Measure | Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle Winchester, Virginia | Orchard View Elementary Winchester, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #67 of 340 | #283 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #554 of 15,369 | #3104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 853 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 853 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 82% |
| city | Winchester | Winchester |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 83.6).
- •Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle does better on math proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 41.6%).
- •Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.0).
- •Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle is the larger school with 853 students compared with 469.
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 Orchard View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle ranks higher (86.9 vs 83.6 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 Orchard View Elementary?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Winchester in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle: 853. Orchard View Elementary: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle and Orchard View Elementary rank in Virginia?
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle is 67th of 340 and Orchard View Elementary is 283rd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).