Damascus Middle vs Rhea Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 5.0 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
Rhea Valley Elementary
Meadowview · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
| Measure | Damascus Middle Damascus, Virginia | Rhea Valley Elementary Meadowview, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #125 of 340 | #364 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1844 of 15,369 | #5751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 188 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 92% |
| city | Damascus | Meadowview |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (77.8 vs 78.7).
- •Damascus Middle does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 82%).
- •Damascus Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 76%).
- •Damascus Middle does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.9).
- •Rhea Valley Elementary is the larger school with 404 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 Rhea Valley Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Damascus Middle and Rhea Valley Elementary?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Damascus and Meadowview in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Damascus Middle: 188. Rhea Valley Elementary: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Damascus Middle and Rhea Valley Elementary rank in Virginia?
Damascus Middle is 125th of 340 and Rhea Valley Elementary is 364th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).