Crittenden Middle vs Homer L. Hines Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crittenden Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
Homer L. Hines Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
846 students
| Measure | Crittenden Middle Newport News, Virginia | Homer L. Hines Middle Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #322 of 340 | #327 of 340 |
| National rank | #6613 of 15,369 | #7475 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 781 | 846 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 846 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 56% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crittenden Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 50.8).
- •Crittenden Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Crittenden Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 56%).
- •Homer L. Hines Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.3% vs 98.3%).
- •Homer L. Hines Middle is the larger school with 846 students compared with 781.
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 Crittenden Middle better than Homer L. Hines Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Crittenden Middle ranks higher (54.7 vs 50.8 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 Crittenden Middle and Homer L. Hines Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crittenden Middle: 781. Homer L. Hines Middle: 846. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crittenden Middle and Homer L. Hines Middle rank in Virginia?
Crittenden Middle is 322nd of 340 and Homer L. Hines Middle is 327th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).