Damascus Middle vs Shawsville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 151 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
Shawsville Middle
Shawsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
193 students
| Measure | Damascus Middle Damascus, Virginia | Shawsville Middle Shawsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #125 of 340 | #248 of 340 |
| National rank | #1844 of 15,369 | #3648 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 188 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 7.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 71% |
| city | Damascus | Shawsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Damascus Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 68.6).
- •Damascus Middle does better on math proficiency (92% vs 71%).
- •Damascus Middle does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 68%).
- •Damascus Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 85%).
- •Shawsville Middle does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 10.4).
- •Shawsville Middle is the larger school with 193 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 Shawsville Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Damascus Middle ranks higher (77.8 vs 68.6 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 Shawsville Middle?
About 151 km in a straight line, between Damascus and Shawsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Damascus Middle: 188. Shawsville Middle: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Damascus Middle and Shawsville Middle rank in Virginia?
Damascus Middle is 125th of 340 and Shawsville Middle is 248th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).