Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle vs Menchville High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.7 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
Menchville High
Newport News · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,707 students
| Measure | Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle Newport News, Virginia | Menchville High Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #284 of 340 | #228 of 317 |
| National rank | #4685 of 15,369 | #4201 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,087 | 1,707 |
| Enrollment | 1,087 | 1,707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 83% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Menchville High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 63.6).
- •Menchville High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 74%).
- •Menchville High does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 67%).
- •Menchville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.7% vs 97.7%).
- •Menchville High is the larger school with 1,707 students compared with 1,087.
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 Menchville High?
On the Success Index (US), Menchville High ranks higher (66.4 vs 63.6 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 Menchville High?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle: 1,087. Menchville High: 1,707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle and Menchville High rank in Virginia?
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle is 284th of 340 and Menchville High is 228th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).