Blacksburg Middle vs Stafford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 300 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blacksburg Middle
Blacksburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
958 students
Stafford Middle
Stafford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
961 students
| Measure | Blacksburg Middle Blacksburg, Virginia | Stafford Middle Stafford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #25 of 340 | #127 of 340 |
| National rank | #244 of 15,369 | #1863 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 958 | 961 |
| Enrollment | 958 | 961 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 72% |
| city | Blacksburg | Stafford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blacksburg Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.6 vs 77.8).
- •Blacksburg Middle does better on math proficiency (89% vs 72%).
- •Blacksburg Middle does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 73%).
- •Blacksburg Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 48.2%).
- •Blacksburg Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.5).
- •Stafford Middle is the larger school with 961 students compared with 958.
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 Blacksburg Middle better than Stafford Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Blacksburg Middle ranks higher (90.6 vs 77.8 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 Blacksburg Middle and Stafford Middle?
About 300 km in a straight line, between Blacksburg and Stafford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blacksburg Middle: 958. Stafford Middle: 961. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blacksburg Middle and Stafford Middle rank in Virginia?
Blacksburg Middle is 25th of 340 and Stafford Middle is 127th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).