Bell Creek Middle vs Mechanicsville High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 485 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Creek Middle
Mechanicsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students
Mechanicsville High
Mechanicsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,245 students
| Measure | Bell Creek Middle Mechanicsville, Virginia | Mechanicsville High Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #49 of 340 | #22 of 317 |
| National rank | #426 of 15,369 | #325 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 903 | 1,245 |
| Enrollment | 903 | 1,245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 85% |
| city | Mechanicsville | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.3 vs 88.7).
- •Bell Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 85%).
- •Mechanicsville High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Mechanicsville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 40.3%).
- •Bell Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.0).
- •Mechanicsville High is the larger school with 1,245 students compared with 903.
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 Bell Creek Middle better than Mechanicsville High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bell Creek Middle and Mechanicsville High?
About 485 m in a straight line, between Mechanicsville and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Creek Middle: 903. Mechanicsville High: 1,245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Creek Middle and Mechanicsville High rank in Virginia?
Bell Creek Middle is 49th of 340 and Mechanicsville High is 22nd of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).