Amherst Middle vs Cumberland Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 70 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherst Middle
Amherst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
371 students
Cumberland Middle
Cumberland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
374 students
| Measure | Amherst Middle Amherst, Virginia | Cumberland Middle Cumberland, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 340 | #280 of 340 |
| National rank | #2769 of 15,369 | #4480 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 371 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 100.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 74% |
| city | Amherst | Cumberland |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amherst Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 64.5).
- •Amherst Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •Amherst Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •Amherst Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.7% vs 100.3%).
- •Cumberland Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.3).
- •Cumberland Middle is the larger school with 374 students compared with 371.
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 Amherst Middle better than Cumberland Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Amherst Middle ranks higher (72.8 vs 64.5 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 Amherst Middle and Cumberland Middle?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Cumberland in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Middle: 371. Cumberland Middle: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Middle and Cumberland Middle rank in Virginia?
Amherst Middle is 185th of 340 and Cumberland Middle is 280th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).