Colonial Forge High vs Rodney E. Thompson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial Forge High
Stafford · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,122 students
Rodney E. Thompson Middle
Stafford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,063 students
| Measure | Colonial Forge High Stafford, Virginia | Rodney E. Thompson Middle Stafford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #19 of 317 | #60 of 340 |
| National rank | #299 of 16,910 | #495 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,122 | 1,063 |
| Enrollment | 2,122 | 1,063 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 93% |
| city | Stafford | Stafford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial Forge High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.1 vs 87.7).
- •Rodney E. Thompson Middle does better on math proficiency (93% vs 92%).
- •Colonial Forge High does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 89%).
- •Rodney E. Thompson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 30.8%).
- •Colonial Forge High does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.6).
- •Colonial Forge High is the larger school with 2,122 students compared with 1,063.
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 Colonial Forge High better than Rodney E. Thompson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial Forge High ranks higher (89.1 vs 87.7 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 Colonial Forge High and Rodney E. Thompson Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Forge High: 2,122. Rodney E. Thompson Middle: 1,063. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Forge High and Rodney E. Thompson Middle rank in Virginia?
Colonial Forge High is 19th of 317 and Rodney E. Thompson Middle is 60th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).