Fort Defiance High vs S. Gordon Stewart Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 422 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Defiance High
Fort Defiance · Public high · Grades 9–12
731 students
S. Gordon Stewart Middle
Fort Defiance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
516 students
| Measure | Fort Defiance High Fort Defiance, Virginia | S. Gordon Stewart Middle Fort Defiance, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #127 of 317 | #145 of 340 |
| National rank | #2355 of 16,910 | #2149 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 731 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 83% |
| city | Fort Defiance | Fort Defiance |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •S. Gordon Stewart Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 73.9).
- •Fort Defiance High does better on math proficiency (89% vs 83%).
- •Fort Defiance High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 81%).
- •Fort Defiance High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 68.6%).
- •S. Gordon Stewart Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.1).
- •Fort Defiance High is the larger school with 731 students compared with 516.
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 Defiance High better than S. Gordon Stewart Middle?
On the Success Index (US), S. Gordon Stewart Middle ranks higher (76.2 vs 73.9 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 Defiance High and S. Gordon Stewart Middle?
About 422 m in a straight line, between Fort Defiance and Fort Defiance in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Defiance High: 731. S. Gordon Stewart Middle: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Defiance High and S. Gordon Stewart Middle rank in Virginia?
Fort Defiance High is 127th of 317 and S. Gordon Stewart Middle is 145th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).