Colonial Heights Middle vs Vernon Johns Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 6.6 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
Vernon Johns Middle
Petersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
949 students
| Measure | Colonial Heights Middle Colonial Heights, Virginia | Vernon Johns Middle Petersburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #247 of 340 | #333 of 340 |
| National rank | #3606 of 15,369 | #9853 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 700 | 949 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 949 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 41% |
| city | Colonial Heights | Petersburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial Heights Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 39.9).
- •Colonial Heights Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 41%).
- •Colonial Heights Middle does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 50%).
- •Vernon Johns Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 98.4%).
- •Colonial Heights Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.6).
- •Vernon Johns Middle is the larger school with 949 students compared with 700.
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 Vernon Johns Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial Heights Middle ranks higher (68.7 vs 39.9 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 Vernon Johns Middle?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Colonial Heights and Petersburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Heights Middle: 700. Vernon Johns Middle: 949. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Heights Middle and Vernon Johns Middle rank in Virginia?
Colonial Heights Middle is 247th of 340 and Vernon Johns Middle is 333rd of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).