Deep Creek Middle vs L. Douglas Wilder Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 136 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deep Creek Middle
Chesapeake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
764 students
L. Douglas Wilder Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
| Measure | Deep Creek Middle Chesapeake, Virginia | L. Douglas Wilder Middle Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 340 | #328 of 340 |
| National rank | #2113 of 15,369 | #7548 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 764 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.8% | 89.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 68% |
| city | Chesapeake | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deep Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 50.5).
- •Deep Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (78% vs 68%).
- •Deep Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 51%).
- •Deep Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 89.6%).
- •Deep Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.6).
- •Deep Creek Middle is the larger school with 764 students compared with 758.
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 Deep Creek Middle better than L. Douglas Wilder Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Deep Creek Middle ranks higher (76.3 vs 50.5 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 Deep Creek Middle and L. Douglas Wilder Middle?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deep Creek Middle: 764. L. Douglas Wilder Middle: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deep Creek Middle and L. Douglas Wilder Middle rank in Virginia?
Deep Creek Middle is 142nd of 340 and L. Douglas Wilder Middle is 328th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).