Daniel Morgan Intermediate vs Ruffner School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 307 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniel Morgan Intermediate
Winchester · Public middle · Grades 5–6
575 students
Ruffner School
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 3–8
576 students
| Measure | Daniel Morgan Intermediate Winchester, Virginia | Ruffner School Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 340 | #332 of 340 |
| National rank | #6212 of 15,369 | #9824 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 575 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.7% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 44% |
| city | Winchester | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daniel Morgan Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 40.0).
- •Daniel Morgan Intermediate does better on math proficiency (70% vs 44%).
- •Daniel Morgan Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 39%).
- •Daniel Morgan Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 93.4%).
- •Ruffner School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 21.3).
- •Ruffner School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 575.
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 Daniel Morgan Intermediate better than Ruffner School?
On the Success Index (US), Daniel Morgan Intermediate ranks higher (56.6 vs 40.0 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 Daniel Morgan Intermediate and Ruffner School?
About 307 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel Morgan Intermediate: 575. Ruffner School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel Morgan Intermediate and Ruffner School rank in Virginia?
Daniel Morgan Intermediate is 319th of 340 and Ruffner School is 332nd of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).