Brentsville District High vs E.H. Marsteller Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brentsville District High
Nokesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
855 students
E.H. Marsteller Middle
Bristow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,153 students
| Measure | Brentsville District High Nokesville, Virginia | E.H. Marsteller Middle Bristow, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #44 of 317 | #56 of 340 |
| National rank | #575 of 16,910 | #469 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 855 | 1,153 |
| Enrollment | 855 | 1,153 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 88% |
| city | Nokesville | Bristow |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •E.H. Marsteller Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.9 vs 85.7).
- •E.H. Marsteller Middle does better on math proficiency (88% vs 85%).
- •E.H. Marsteller Middle does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 88%).
- •E.H. Marsteller Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 25.7%).
- •Brentsville District High does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.4).
- •E.H. Marsteller Middle is the larger school with 1,153 students compared with 855.
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 Brentsville District High better than E.H. Marsteller Middle?
On the Success Index (US), E.H. Marsteller Middle ranks higher (87.9 vs 85.7 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 Brentsville District High and E.H. Marsteller Middle?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Nokesville and Bristow in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brentsville District High: 855. E.H. Marsteller Middle: 1,153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brentsville District High and E.H. Marsteller Middle rank in Virginia?
Brentsville District High is 44th of 317 and E.H. Marsteller Middle is 56th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).