Daniel Morgan Middle vs John Handley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 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
John Handley High
Winchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,361 students
| Measure | Daniel Morgan Middle Winchester, Virginia | John Handley High Winchester, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #308 of 340 | #300 of 317 |
| National rank | #5518 of 15,369 | #6297 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 642 | 1,361 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 1,361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 83% |
| city | Winchester | Winchester |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daniel Morgan Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 58.0).
- •John Handley High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 80%).
- •John Handley High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 69%).
- •Daniel Morgan Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 84.5%).
- •John Handley High does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.1).
- •John Handley High is the larger school with 1,361 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 John Handley High?
On the Success Index (US), Daniel Morgan Middle ranks higher (59.8 vs 58.0 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 Middle and John Handley High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Winchester in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel Morgan Middle: 642. John Handley High: 1,361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel Morgan Middle and John Handley High rank in Virginia?
Daniel Morgan Middle is 308th of 340 and John Handley High is 300th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).