Fairfield Middle vs Highland Springs High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.3 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
Highland Springs High
Highland Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,928 students
| Measure | Fairfield Middle Richmond, Virginia | Highland Springs High Highland Springs, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 340 | #286 of 317 |
| National rank | #5084 of 15,369 | #5607 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 936 | 1,928 |
| Enrollment | 936 | 1,928 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 71% |
| city | Richmond | Highland Springs |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 60.8).
- •Highland Springs High does better on math proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •Highland Springs High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 66%).
- •Highland Springs High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 91%).
- •Fairfield Middle does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.6).
- •Highland Springs High is the larger school with 1,928 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 Highland Springs High?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield Middle ranks higher (61.8 vs 60.8 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 Highland Springs High?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Highland Springs in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Middle: 936. Highland Springs High: 1,928. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Middle and Highland Springs High rank in Virginia?
Fairfield Middle is 298th of 340 and Highland Springs High is 286th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).