Buffalo Gap Middle vs James S. Russell Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 197 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Gap Middle
Swoope · Public middle · Grades 6–8
285 students
James S. Russell Middle
Lawrenceville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
288 students
| Measure | Buffalo Gap Middle Swoope, Virginia | James S. Russell Middle Lawrenceville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #299 of 340 | #323 of 340 |
| National rank | #5130 of 15,369 | #6620 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 285 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 100.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 64% |
| Math proficiency | – | 63% |
| city | Swoope | Lawrenceville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Gap Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 54.7).
- •Buffalo Gap Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 100.7%).
- •Buffalo Gap Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.2).
- •James S. Russell Middle is the larger school with 288 students compared with 285.
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 Buffalo Gap Middle better than James S. Russell Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Gap Middle ranks higher (61.5 vs 54.7 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 Buffalo Gap Middle and James S. Russell Middle?
About 197 km in a straight line, between Swoope and Lawrenceville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Gap Middle: 285. James S. Russell Middle: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Gap Middle and James S. Russell Middle rank in Virginia?
Buffalo Gap Middle is 299th of 340 and James S. Russell Middle is 323rd of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).