Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle vs T. Benton Gayle Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 3.9 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
T. Benton Gayle Middle
Fredericksburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
939 students
| Measure | Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle Falmouth, Virginia | T. Benton Gayle Middle Fredericksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #171 of 340 | #107 of 340 |
| National rank | #2597 of 15,369 | #1352 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 625 | 939 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 939 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 81% |
| city | Falmouth | Fredericksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •T. Benton Gayle Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 73.7).
- •T. Benton Gayle Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •T. Benton Gayle Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •T. Benton Gayle Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 74.4%).
- •Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.1).
- •T. Benton Gayle Middle is the larger school with 939 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 T. Benton Gayle Middle?
On the Success Index (US), T. Benton Gayle Middle ranks higher (80.9 vs 73.7 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 T. Benton Gayle Middle?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Falmouth and Fredericksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle: 625. T. Benton Gayle Middle: 939. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle and T. Benton Gayle Middle rank in Virginia?
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle is 171st of 340 and T. Benton Gayle Middle is 107th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).