Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle vs James Monroe High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle
Falmouth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
625 students
James Monroe High
Fredericksburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,013 students
| Measure | Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle Falmouth, Virginia | James Monroe High Fredericksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 340 | #297 of 317 |
| National rank | #2597 of 15,369 | #6067 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 625 | 1,013 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 1,013 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 60% |
| city | Falmouth | Fredericksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 59.0).
- •Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle does better on math proficiency (78% vs 60%).
- •James Monroe High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 92.3%).
- •Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.3).
- •James Monroe High is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 625.
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 Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle better than James Monroe High?
On the Success Index (US), Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle ranks higher (73.7 vs 59.0 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 Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle and James Monroe High?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Falmouth and Fredericksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle: 625. James Monroe High: 1,013. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle and James Monroe High rank in Virginia?
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle is 171st of 340 and James Monroe High is 297th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).