Frederick County Middle vs James Wood High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick County Middle
Winchester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
732 students
James Wood High
Winchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,462 students
| Measure | Frederick County Middle Winchester, Virginia | James Wood High Winchester, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #99 of 340 | #63 of 317 |
| National rank | #1181 of 15,369 | #820 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 732 | 1,462 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 1,462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 86% |
| city | Winchester | Winchester |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Wood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 81.9).
- •James Wood High does better on math proficiency (86% vs 79%).
- •James Wood High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 71%).
- •James Wood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 37.6%).
- •Frederick County Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.1).
- •James Wood High is the larger school with 1,462 students compared with 732.
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 Frederick County Middle better than James Wood High?
On the Success Index (US), James Wood High ranks higher (83.5 vs 81.9 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 Frederick County Middle and James Wood High?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Winchester in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick County Middle: 732. James Wood High: 1,462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick County Middle and James Wood High rank in Virginia?
Frederick County Middle is 99th of 340 and James Wood High is 63rd of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).