Fort Chiswell Middle vs Scott Memorial Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 15 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
Scott Memorial Middle
Wytheville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
305 students
| Measure | Fort Chiswell Middle Max Meadows, Virginia | Scott Memorial Middle Wytheville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #225 of 340 | #173 of 340 |
| National rank | #3322 of 15,369 | #2604 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 319 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 88% |
| city | Max Meadows | Wytheville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scott Memorial Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 70.1).
- •Scott Memorial Middle does better on math proficiency (88% vs 83%).
- •Fort Chiswell Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 84%).
- •Scott Memorial Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 80.6%).
- •Scott Memorial Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.0).
- •Fort Chiswell Middle is the larger school with 319 students compared with 305.
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 Scott Memorial Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Scott Memorial Middle ranks higher (73.7 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 Scott Memorial Middle?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Max Meadows and Wytheville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Chiswell Middle: 319. Scott Memorial Middle: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Chiswell Middle and Scott Memorial Middle rank in Virginia?
Fort Chiswell Middle is 225th of 340 and Scott Memorial Middle is 173rd of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).