Dan River Middle vs R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dan River Middle
Ringgold · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus
Danville · Public high · Grades 6–12
163 students
| Measure | Dan River Middle Ringgold, Virginia | R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus Danville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 340 | #315 of 317 |
| National rank | #2110 of 15,369 | #9927 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 438 | 163 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | – |
| Math proficiency | 87% | – |
| city | Ringgold | Danville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dan River Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 44.1).
- •R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62% vs 85.4%).
- •Dan River Middle does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.6).
- •Dan River Middle is the larger school with 438 students compared with 163.
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 Dan River Middle better than R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Dan River Middle ranks higher (76.3 vs 44.1 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 Dan River Middle and R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Ringgold and Danville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dan River Middle: 438. R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus: 163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dan River Middle and R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus rank in Virginia?
Dan River Middle is 141st of 340 and R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus is 315th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).