Bailey Bridge Middle vs Larkspur Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 147 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bailey Bridge Middle
Midlothian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,496 students
Larkspur Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,488 students
| Measure | Bailey Bridge Middle Midlothian, Virginia | Larkspur Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #85 of 340 | #250 of 340 |
| National rank | #934 of 15,369 | #3713 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,496 | 1,488 |
| Enrollment | 1,496 | 1,488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 80% |
| city | Midlothian | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bailey Bridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 68.3).
- •Bailey Bridge Middle does better on math proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Larkspur Middle does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 76%).
- •Bailey Bridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 76.3%).
- •Bailey Bridge Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.1).
- •Bailey Bridge Middle is the larger school with 1,496 students compared with 1,488.
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 Bailey Bridge Middle better than Larkspur Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bailey Bridge Middle ranks higher (83.6 vs 68.3 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 Bailey Bridge Middle and Larkspur Middle?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Midlothian and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailey Bridge Middle: 1,496. Larkspur Middle: 1,488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailey Bridge Middle and Larkspur Middle rank in Virginia?
Bailey Bridge Middle is 85th of 340 and Larkspur Middle is 250th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).