Fort Chiswell Middle vs Jackson Memorial Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 10.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Chiswell Middle
Max Meadows · Public middle · Grades 6–8
319 students
Jackson Memorial Elementary
Austinville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
229 students
| Measure | Fort Chiswell Middle Max Meadows, Virginia | Jackson Memorial Elementary Austinville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #225 of 340 | #443 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3322 of 15,369 | #7664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 319 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 87% |
| city | Max Meadows | Austinville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Memorial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 70.1).
- •Jackson Memorial Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Jackson Memorial Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Fort Chiswell Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.6% vs 81.7%).
- •Jackson Memorial Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.0).
- •Fort Chiswell Middle is the larger school with 319 students compared with 229.
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 Fort Chiswell Middle better than Jackson Memorial Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Memorial Elementary ranks higher (75.5 vs 70.1 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 Fort Chiswell Middle and Jackson Memorial Elementary?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Max Meadows and Austinville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Chiswell Middle: 319. Jackson Memorial Elementary: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Chiswell Middle and Jackson Memorial Elementary rank in Virginia?
Fort Chiswell Middle is 225th of 340 and Jackson Memorial Elementary is 443rd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).