Brookville Middle vs Forest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookville Middle
Lynchburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students
Forest Middle
Forest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
854 students
| Measure | Brookville Middle Lynchburg, Virginia | Forest Middle Forest, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #116 of 340 | #29 of 340 |
| National rank | #1678 of 15,369 | #260 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 648 | 854 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 89% |
| city | Lynchburg | Forest |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.4 vs 78.7).
- •Forest Middle does better on math proficiency (89% vs 86%).
- •Forest Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 83%).
- •Forest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 77.6%).
- •Brookville Middle does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.0).
- •Forest Middle is the larger school with 854 students compared with 648.
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 Brookville Middle better than Forest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Middle ranks higher (90.4 vs 78.7 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 Brookville Middle and Forest Middle?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Lynchburg and Forest in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookville Middle: 648. Forest Middle: 854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookville Middle and Forest Middle rank in Virginia?
Brookville Middle is 116th of 340 and Forest Middle is 29th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).