Edward G. Clymore Elementary vs S. Gordon Stewart Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 266 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward G. Clymore Elementary
Fort Defiance · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
803 students
S. Gordon Stewart Middle
Fort Defiance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
516 students
| Measure | Edward G. Clymore Elementary Fort Defiance, Virginia | S. Gordon Stewart Middle Fort Defiance, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #666 of 1,142 | #145 of 340 |
| National rank | #11527 of 50,301 | #2149 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 803 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 83% |
| city | Fort Defiance | Fort Defiance |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •S. Gordon Stewart Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 69.7).
- •Edward G. Clymore Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 83%).
- •S. Gordon Stewart Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 71%).
- •Edward G. Clymore Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.1% vs 68.6%).
- •S. Gordon Stewart Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.1).
- •Edward G. Clymore Elementary is the larger school with 803 students compared with 516.
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 G. Clymore Elementary better than S. Gordon Stewart Middle?
On the Success Index (US), S. Gordon Stewart Middle ranks higher (76.2 vs 69.7 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 G. Clymore Elementary and S. Gordon Stewart Middle?
About 266 m in a straight line, between Fort Defiance and Fort Defiance in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward G. Clymore Elementary: 803. S. Gordon Stewart Middle: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward G. Clymore Elementary and S. Gordon Stewart Middle rank in Virginia?
Edward G. Clymore Elementary is 666th of 1,142 and S. Gordon Stewart Middle is 145th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).