Bull Run Middle vs Trailside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bull Run Middle
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,129 students
Trailside Middle
Ashburn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,131 students
| Measure | Bull Run Middle Gainesville, Virginia | Trailside Middle Ashburn, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #103 of 340 | #15 of 340 |
| National rank | #1318 of 15,369 | #182 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,129 | 1,131 |
| Enrollment | 1,129 | 1,131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 21.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 90% |
| city | Gainesville | Ashburn |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trailside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.7 vs 81.0).
- •Trailside Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 79%).
- •Trailside Middle does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 81%).
- •Trailside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 39.4%).
- •Trailside Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.7).
- •Trailside Middle is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 1,129.
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 Bull Run Middle better than Trailside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Trailside Middle ranks higher (91.7 vs 81.0 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 Bull Run Middle and Trailside Middle?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Ashburn in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bull Run Middle: 1,129. Trailside Middle: 1,131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bull Run Middle and Trailside Middle rank in Virginia?
Bull Run Middle is 103rd of 340 and Trailside Middle is 15th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).