Damascus Middle vs Thomas Hunter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 494 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
Thomas Hunter Middle
Mathews · Public middle · Grades 5–7
176 students
| Measure | Damascus Middle Damascus, Virginia | Thomas Hunter Middle Mathews, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #125 of 340 | #236 of 340 |
| National rank | #1844 of 15,369 | #3469 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 188 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 67% |
| city | Damascus | Mathews |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Damascus Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 69.5).
- •Damascus Middle does better on math proficiency (92% vs 67%).
- •Damascus Middle does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 70%).
- •Thomas Hunter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.2% vs 75.5%).
- •Damascus Middle does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.0).
- •Damascus Middle is the larger school with 188 students compared with 176.
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 Thomas Hunter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Damascus Middle ranks higher (77.8 vs 69.5 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 Thomas Hunter Middle?
About 494 km in a straight line, between Damascus and Mathews in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Damascus Middle: 188. Thomas Hunter Middle: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Damascus Middle and Thomas Hunter Middle rank in Virginia?
Damascus Middle is 125th of 340 and Thomas Hunter Middle is 236th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).