E.H. Marsteller Middle vs Gainesville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E.H. Marsteller Middle
Bristow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,153 students
Gainesville Middle
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,403 students
| Measure | E.H. Marsteller Middle Bristow, Virginia | Gainesville Middle Gainesville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #56 of 340 | #68 of 340 |
| National rank | #469 of 15,369 | #558 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,153 | 1,403 |
| Enrollment | 1,153 | 1,403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.9% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 92% |
| city | Bristow | Gainesville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •E.H. Marsteller Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.9 vs 86.9).
- •Gainesville Middle does better on math proficiency (92% vs 88%).
- •E.H. Marsteller Middle does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 85%).
- •E.H. Marsteller Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 24.5%).
- •E.H. Marsteller Middle does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.9).
- •Gainesville Middle is the larger school with 1,403 students compared with 1,153.
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.H. Marsteller Middle better than Gainesville Middle?
On the Success Index (US), E.H. Marsteller Middle ranks higher (87.9 vs 86.9 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.H. Marsteller Middle and Gainesville Middle?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Bristow and Gainesville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E.H. Marsteller Middle: 1,153. Gainesville Middle: 1,403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E.H. Marsteller Middle and Gainesville Middle rank in Virginia?
E.H. Marsteller Middle is 56th of 340 and Gainesville Middle is 68th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).