Fort Chiswell Middle vs Luray Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 291 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
Luray Middle
Luray · Public middle · Grades 6–8
315 students
| Measure | Fort Chiswell Middle Max Meadows, Virginia | Luray Middle Luray, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #225 of 340 | #212 of 340 |
| National rank | #3322 of 15,369 | #3142 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 319 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 81% |
| city | Max Meadows | Luray |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.1 vs 70.9).
- •Fort Chiswell Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •Fort Chiswell Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 76%).
- •Fort Chiswell Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.6% vs 98.4%).
- •Luray Middle does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.0).
- •Fort Chiswell Middle is the larger school with 319 students compared with 315.
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 Luray Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fort Chiswell Middle and Luray Middle?
About 291 km in a straight line, between Max Meadows and Luray in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Chiswell Middle: 319. Luray Middle: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Chiswell Middle and Luray Middle rank in Virginia?
Fort Chiswell Middle is 225th of 340 and Luray Middle is 212th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).