Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle vs Phoebus High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle
Hampton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
613 students
Phoebus High
Hampton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,391 students
| Measure | Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle Hampton, Virginia | Phoebus High Hampton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 340 | #293 of 317 |
| National rank | #2983 of 15,369 | #5909 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 613 | 1,391 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 1,391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 75% |
| city | Hampton | Hampton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 59.6).
- •Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle does better on math proficiency (96% vs 75%).
- •Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 76%).
- •Phoebus High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.7% vs 94.3%).
- •Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.2).
- •Phoebus High is the larger school with 1,391 students compared with 613.
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 Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle better than Phoebus High?
On the Success Index (US), Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle ranks higher (71.7 vs 59.6 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 Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle and Phoebus High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Hampton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle: 613. Phoebus High: 1,391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle and Phoebus High rank in Virginia?
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle is 200th of 340 and Phoebus High is 293rd of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).