E.H. Marsteller Middle vs T. Clay Wood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 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
T. Clay Wood Elementary
Nokesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
754 students
| Measure | E.H. Marsteller Middle Bristow, Virginia | T. Clay Wood Elementary Nokesville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #56 of 340 | #298 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #469 of 15,369 | #3408 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,153 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 1,153 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.9% | 21.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 91% |
| city | Bristow | Nokesville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •E.H. Marsteller Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.9 vs 83.0).
- •T. Clay Wood Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 88%).
- •E.H. Marsteller Middle does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 84%).
- •T. Clay Wood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 23.9%).
- •E.H. Marsteller Middle does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.8).
- •E.H. Marsteller Middle is the larger school with 1,153 students compared with 754.
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 T. Clay Wood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), E.H. Marsteller Middle ranks higher (87.9 vs 83.0 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 E.H. Marsteller Middle and T. Clay Wood Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bristow and Nokesville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E.H. Marsteller Middle: 1,153. T. Clay Wood Elementary: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E.H. Marsteller Middle and T. Clay Wood Elementary rank in Virginia?
E.H. Marsteller Middle is 56th of 340 and T. Clay Wood Elementary is 298th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).