Belmont Ridge Middle vs Gunston Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 45 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Ridge Middle
Leesburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,071 students
Gunston Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students
| Measure | Belmont Ridge Middle Leesburg, Virginia | Gunston Middle Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #22 of 340 | #88 of 340 |
| National rank | #235 of 15,369 | #1000 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,071 | 1,072 |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | 1,072 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 82% |
| city | Leesburg | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belmont Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 83.2).
- •Belmont Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (91% vs 82%).
- •Belmont Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 80%).
- •Belmont Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 32%).
- •Belmont Ridge Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.8).
- •Gunston Middle is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 1,071.
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 Belmont Ridge Middle better than Gunston Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Belmont Ridge Middle ranks higher (90.8 vs 83.2 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 Belmont Ridge Middle and Gunston Middle?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Leesburg and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Ridge Middle: 1,071. Gunston Middle: 1,072. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Ridge Middle and Gunston Middle rank in Virginia?
Belmont Ridge Middle is 22nd of 340 and Gunston Middle is 88th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).