B.T. Washington Middle vs Chatham Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 266 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
Chatham Middle
Chatham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
406 students
| Measure | B.T. Washington Middle Newport News, Virginia | Chatham Middle Chatham, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #229 of 340 | #147 of 340 |
| National rank | #3375 of 15,369 | #2155 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 413 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.2% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 87% |
| city | Newport News | Chatham |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chatham Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 69.8).
- •B.T. Washington Middle does better on math proficiency (89% vs 87%).
- •B.T. Washington Middle does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Chatham Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 100.2%).
- •B.T. Washington Middle is the larger school with 413 students compared with 406.
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 Chatham Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Chatham Middle ranks higher (76.1 vs 69.8 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 Chatham Middle?
About 266 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Chatham in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B.T. Washington Middle: 413. Chatham Middle: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B.T. Washington Middle and Chatham Middle rank in Virginia?
B.T. Washington Middle is 229th of 340 and Chatham Middle is 147th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).