E.B. Stanley Middle vs Watauga Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E.B. Stanley Middle
Abingdon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students
Watauga Elementary
Abingdon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
581 students
| Measure | E.B. Stanley Middle Abingdon, Virginia | Watauga Elementary Abingdon, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #138 of 340 | #459 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2071 of 15,369 | #8045 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 659 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 98% |
| city | Abingdon | Abingdon |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •E.B. Stanley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 74.9).
- •Watauga Elementary does better on math proficiency (98% vs 90%).
- •Watauga Elementary does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 84%).
- •E.B. Stanley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 74.9%).
- •E.B. Stanley Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.3).
- •E.B. Stanley Middle is the larger school with 659 students compared with 581.
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 E.B. Stanley Middle better than Watauga Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), E.B. Stanley Middle ranks higher (76.6 vs 74.9 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 E.B. Stanley Middle and Watauga Elementary?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E.B. Stanley Middle: 659. Watauga Elementary: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E.B. Stanley Middle and Watauga Elementary rank in Virginia?
E.B. Stanley Middle is 138th of 340 and Watauga Elementary is 459th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).