Fort Chiswell Middle vs Sheffey Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 6.7 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
Sheffey Elementary
Wytheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
| Measure | Fort Chiswell Middle Max Meadows, Virginia | Sheffey Elementary Wytheville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #225 of 340 | #357 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3322 of 15,369 | #5511 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 319 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 97.5% |
| city | Max Meadows | Wytheville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sheffey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 70.1).
- •Sheffey Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 83%).
- •Sheffey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 85%).
- •Sheffey Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 80.6%).
- •Sheffey Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.0).
- •Fort Chiswell Middle is the larger school with 319 students compared with 224.
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 Sheffey Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sheffey Elementary ranks higher (79.1 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 Sheffey Elementary?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Max Meadows and Wytheville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Chiswell Middle: 319. Sheffey Elementary: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Chiswell Middle and Sheffey Elementary rank in Virginia?
Fort Chiswell Middle is 225th of 340 and Sheffey Elementary is 357th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).