Forest Middle vs Western Branch Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 264 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Middle
Forest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
854 students
Western Branch Middle
Chesapeake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students
| Measure | Forest Middle Forest, Virginia | Western Branch Middle Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #29 of 340 | #146 of 340 |
| National rank | #260 of 15,369 | #2150 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 854 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.5% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 83% |
| city | Forest | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.4 vs 76.2).
- •Forest Middle does better on math proficiency (89% vs 83%).
- •Forest Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Forest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 73.3%).
- •Western Branch Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.0).
- •Western Branch Middle is the larger school with 855 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 Western Branch Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Middle ranks higher (90.4 vs 76.2 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 Western Branch Middle?
About 264 km in a straight line, between Forest and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Middle: 854. Western Branch Middle: 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Middle and Western Branch Middle rank in Virginia?
Forest Middle is 29th of 340 and Western Branch Middle is 146th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).