Daniel Morgan Middle vs James Wood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniel Morgan Middle
Winchester · Public middle · Grades 7–8
642 students
James Wood Middle
Winchester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
873 students
| Measure | Daniel Morgan Middle Winchester, Virginia | James Wood Middle Winchester, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #308 of 340 | #216 of 340 |
| National rank | #5518 of 15,369 | #3234 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 642 | 873 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 873 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 70% |
| city | Winchester | Winchester |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Wood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 59.8).
- •Daniel Morgan Middle does better on math proficiency (80% vs 70%).
- •James Wood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 84.4%).
- •James Wood Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 22.1).
- •James Wood Middle is the larger school with 873 students compared with 642.
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 Middle better than James Wood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), James Wood Middle ranks higher (70.5 vs 59.8 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 Middle and James Wood Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Winchester in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel Morgan Middle: 642. James Wood Middle: 873. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel Morgan Middle and James Wood Middle rank in Virginia?
Daniel Morgan Middle is 308th of 340 and James Wood Middle is 216th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).