Bayside Middle vs Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 243 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayside Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
628 students
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
Falls Church · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Bayside Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia | Mary Ellen Henderson Middle Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #211 of 340 | #9 of 340 |
| National rank | #3137 of 15,369 | #140 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 628 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 10.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 89% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Ellen Henderson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.6 vs 70.9).
- •Mary Ellen Henderson Middle does better on math proficiency (89% vs 84%).
- •Mary Ellen Henderson Middle does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 70%).
- •Mary Ellen Henderson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 96.3%).
- •Bayside Middle does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.0).
- •Mary Ellen Henderson Middle is the larger school with 632 students compared with 628.
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 Bayside Middle better than Mary Ellen Henderson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Ellen Henderson Middle ranks higher (92.6 vs 70.9 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 Bayside Middle and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle?
About 243 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayside Middle: 628. Mary Ellen Henderson Middle: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayside Middle and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle rank in Virginia?
Bayside Middle is 211th of 340 and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle is 9th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).