Breckinridge Elementary vs Central Academy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Breckinridge Elementary
Fincastle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
211 students
Central Academy Middle
Fincastle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
364 students
| Measure | Breckinridge Elementary Fincastle, Virginia | Central Academy Middle Fincastle, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #177 of 1,142 | #44 of 340 |
| National rank | #1631 of 50,301 | #366 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 211 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| city | Fincastle | Fincastle |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Academy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 87.0).
- •Central Academy Middle does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Breckinridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Central Academy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 36.5%).
- •Breckinridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.6).
- •Central Academy Middle is the larger school with 364 students compared with 211.
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 Breckinridge Elementary better than Central Academy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central Academy Middle ranks higher (88.9 vs 87.0 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 Breckinridge Elementary and Central Academy Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Fincastle and Fincastle in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Breckinridge Elementary: 211. Central Academy Middle: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Breckinridge Elementary and Central Academy Middle rank in Virginia?
Breckinridge Elementary is 177th of 1,142 and Central Academy Middle is 44th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).