Buckingham County Middle vs Marion Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 278 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckingham County Middle
Buckingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
407 students
Marion Middle
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
401 students
| Measure | Buckingham County Middle Buckingham, Virginia | Marion Middle Marion, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #287 of 340 | #223 of 340 |
| National rank | #4703 of 15,369 | #3301 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 407 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 83% |
| city | Buckingham | Marion |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marion Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 63.5).
- •Marion Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Marion Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 64%).
- •Buckingham County Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 100%).
- •Marion Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.6).
- •Buckingham County Middle is the larger school with 407 students compared with 401.
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 Buckingham County Middle better than Marion Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Marion Middle ranks higher (70.2 vs 63.5 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 Buckingham County Middle and Marion Middle?
About 278 km in a straight line, between Buckingham and Marion in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckingham County Middle: 407. Marion Middle: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckingham County Middle and Marion Middle rank in Virginia?
Buckingham County Middle is 287th of 340 and Marion Middle is 223rd of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).