B.T. Washington Middle vs Buckingham County Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 195 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B.T. Washington Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
Buckingham County Middle
Buckingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
407 students
| Measure | B.T. Washington Middle Newport News, Virginia | Buckingham County Middle Buckingham, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #229 of 340 | #287 of 340 |
| National rank | #3375 of 15,369 | #4703 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 413 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.2% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 82% |
| city | Newport News | Buckingham |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •B.T. Washington Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 63.5).
- •B.T. Washington Middle does better on math proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •B.T. Washington Middle does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 64%).
- •Buckingham County Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 100.2%).
- •B.T. Washington Middle is the larger school with 413 students compared with 407.
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 B.T. Washington Middle better than Buckingham County Middle?
On the Success Index (US), B.T. Washington Middle ranks higher (69.8 vs 63.5 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 B.T. Washington Middle and Buckingham County Middle?
About 195 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Buckingham in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B.T. Washington Middle: 413. Buckingham County Middle: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B.T. Washington Middle and Buckingham County Middle rank in Virginia?
B.T. Washington Middle is 229th of 340 and Buckingham County Middle is 287th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).