Colonial Heights Middle vs Key Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 172 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial Heights Middle
Colonial Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
700 students
Key Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
700 students
| Measure | Colonial Heights Middle Colonial Heights, Virginia | Key Middle Springfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #247 of 340 | #163 of 340 |
| National rank | #3606 of 15,369 | #2462 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 700 | 700 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 700 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 77% |
| city | Colonial Heights | Springfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Key Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 68.7).
- •Colonial Heights Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Colonial Heights Middle does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Key Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 98.4%).
- •Key Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.7).
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 Heights Middle better than Key Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Key Middle ranks higher (74.4 vs 68.7 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 Heights Middle and Key Middle?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Colonial Heights and Springfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Heights Middle: 700. Key Middle: 700. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Heights Middle and Key Middle rank in Virginia?
Colonial Heights Middle is 247th of 340 and Key Middle is 163rd of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).