Blair Middle vs River Bend Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 261 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blair Middle
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,141 students
River Bend Middle
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,137 students
| Measure | Blair Middle Norfolk, Virginia | River Bend Middle Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #311 of 340 | #71 of 340 |
| National rank | #5675 of 15,369 | #591 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,141 | 1,137 |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | 1,137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 85% |
| city | Norfolk | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Bend Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 59.1).
- •River Bend Middle does better on math proficiency (85% vs 63%).
- •River Bend Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 66%).
- •River Bend Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 93.3%).
- •River Bend Middle does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.8).
- •Blair Middle is the larger school with 1,141 students compared with 1,137.
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 Blair Middle better than River Bend Middle?
On the Success Index (US), River Bend Middle ranks higher (86.5 vs 59.1 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 Blair Middle and River Bend Middle?
About 261 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blair Middle: 1,141. River Bend Middle: 1,137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blair Middle and River Bend Middle rank in Virginia?
Blair Middle is 311th of 340 and River Bend Middle is 71st of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).