Forest Middle vs Jefferson Forest High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 950 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Middle
Forest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
854 students
Jefferson Forest High
Forest · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,282 students
| Measure | Forest Middle Forest, Virginia | Jefferson Forest High Forest, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #29 of 340 | #48 of 317 |
| National rank | #260 of 15,369 | #590 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 854 | 1,282 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 1,282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.5% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 95% |
| city | Forest | Forest |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.4 vs 85.6).
- •Jefferson Forest High does better on math proficiency (95% vs 89%).
- •Jefferson Forest High does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 85%).
- •Forest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 22.2%).
- •Forest Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.3).
- •Jefferson Forest High is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 854.
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 Forest Middle better than Jefferson Forest High?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Middle ranks higher (90.4 vs 85.6 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 Forest Middle and Jefferson Forest High?
About 950 m in a straight line, between Forest and Forest in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Middle: 854. Jefferson Forest High: 1,282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Middle and Jefferson Forest High rank in Virginia?
Forest Middle is 29th of 340 and Jefferson Forest High is 48th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).