Fairfield Middle vs Grafton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 89 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
936 students
Grafton Middle
Yorktown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
937 students
| Measure | Fairfield Middle Richmond, Virginia | Grafton Middle Yorktown, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #298 of 340 | #75 of 340 |
| National rank | #5084 of 15,369 | #693 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 936 | 937 |
| Enrollment | 936 | 937 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 93% |
| city | Richmond | Yorktown |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grafton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 61.8).
- •Grafton Middle does better on math proficiency (93% vs 68%).
- •Grafton Middle does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 66%).
- •Fairfield Middle does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.0).
- •Grafton Middle is the larger school with 937 students compared with 936.
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 Fairfield Middle better than Grafton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Grafton Middle ranks higher (85.5 vs 61.8 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 Fairfield Middle and Grafton Middle?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Yorktown in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Middle: 936. Grafton Middle: 937. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Middle and Grafton Middle rank in Virginia?
Fairfield Middle is 298th of 340 and Grafton Middle is 75th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).