Buckingham County Middle vs Signal Knob Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 161 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
Signal Knob Middle
Strasburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
| Measure | Buckingham County Middle Buckingham, Virginia | Signal Knob Middle Strasburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #287 of 340 | #234 of 340 |
| National rank | #4703 of 15,369 | #3443 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 407 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Buckingham | Strasburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Signal Knob Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 63.5).
- •Buckingham County Middle does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Signal Knob Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 64%).
- •Signal Knob Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 98.3%).
- •Signal Knob Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.6).
- •Signal Knob Middle is the larger school with 413 students compared with 407.
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 Signal Knob Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Signal Knob Middle ranks higher (69.6 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 Signal Knob Middle?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Buckingham and Strasburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckingham County Middle: 407. Signal Knob Middle: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckingham County Middle and Signal Knob Middle rank in Virginia?
Buckingham County Middle is 287th of 340 and Signal Knob Middle is 234th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).