Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle vs Homer L. Hines Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,087 students
Homer L. Hines Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
846 students
| Measure | Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle Newport News, Virginia | Homer L. Hines Middle Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 340 | #327 of 340 |
| National rank | #4685 of 15,369 | #7475 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,087 | 846 |
| Enrollment | 1,087 | 846 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 56% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 50.8).
- •Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle does better on math proficiency (74% vs 56%).
- •Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Homer L. Hines Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.3% vs 97.7%).
- •Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle is the larger school with 1,087 students compared with 846.
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 Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle better than Homer L. Hines Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle ranks higher (63.6 vs 50.8 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 Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle and Homer L. Hines Middle?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle: 1,087. Homer L. Hines Middle: 846. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle and Homer L. Hines Middle rank in Virginia?
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle is 284th of 340 and Homer L. Hines Middle is 327th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).