Damascus Middle vs Holston High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Damascus Middle
Damascus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
188 students
Holston High
Damascus · Public high · Grades 9–12
254 students
| Measure | Damascus Middle Damascus, Virginia | Holston High Damascus, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #125 of 340 | #138 of 317 |
| National rank | #1844 of 15,369 | #2643 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 188 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 97.5% |
| city | Damascus | Damascus |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Damascus Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 72.7).
- •Holston High does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •Damascus Middle does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 82%).
- •Holston High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.8% vs 75.5%).
- •Damascus Middle does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.1).
- •Holston High is the larger school with 254 students compared with 188.
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 Damascus Middle better than Holston High?
On the Success Index (US), Damascus Middle ranks higher (77.8 vs 72.7 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 Damascus Middle and Holston High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Damascus and Damascus in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Damascus Middle: 188. Holston High: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Damascus Middle and Holston High rank in Virginia?
Damascus Middle is 125th of 340 and Holston High is 138th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).