Falling Creek Middle vs Thomas C. Boushall Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falling Creek Middle
North Chesterfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,443 students
Thomas C. Boushall Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
621 students
| Measure | Falling Creek Middle North Chesterfield, Virginia | Thomas C. Boushall Middle Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 340 | #338 of 340 |
| National rank | #5258 of 15,369 | #11321 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,443 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 1,443 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 29% |
| city | North Chesterfield | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Falling Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 32.9).
- •Falling Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 29%).
- •Falling Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 40%).
- •Falling Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 99.4%).
- •Thomas C. Boushall Middle does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.5).
- •Falling Creek Middle is the larger school with 1,443 students compared with 621.
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 Falling Creek Middle better than Thomas C. Boushall Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Falling Creek Middle ranks higher (61.0 vs 32.9 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 Falling Creek Middle and Thomas C. Boushall Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between North Chesterfield and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falling Creek Middle: 1,443. Thomas C. Boushall Middle: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falling Creek Middle and Thomas C. Boushall Middle rank in Virginia?
Falling Creek Middle is 304th of 340 and Thomas C. Boushall Middle is 338th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).