Bayside Middle vs Rustburg Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 265 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
Rustburg Middle
Rustburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
626 students
| Measure | Bayside Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia | Rustburg Middle Rustburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #211 of 340 | #139 of 340 |
| National rank | #3137 of 15,369 | #2075 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 628 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 79% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Rustburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rustburg Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 70.9).
- •Bayside Middle does better on math proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •Rustburg Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 70%).
- •Rustburg Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 96.3%).
- •Bayside Middle does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.4).
- •Bayside Middle is the larger school with 628 students compared with 626.
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 Rustburg Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rustburg Middle ranks higher (76.6 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 Rustburg Middle?
About 265 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Rustburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayside Middle: 628. Rustburg Middle: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayside Middle and Rustburg Middle rank in Virginia?
Bayside Middle is 211th of 340 and Rustburg Middle is 139th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).