Freedom High vs Mercer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freedom High
South Riding · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,885 students
Mercer Middle
Aldie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,459 students
| Measure | Freedom High South Riding, Virginia | Mercer Middle Aldie, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #11 of 317 | #27 of 340 |
| National rank | #211 of 16,910 | #257 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,885 | 1,459 |
| Enrollment | 1,885 | 1,459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 90% |
| city | South Riding | Aldie |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (90.6 vs 90.5).
- •Freedom High does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 91%).
- •Freedom High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 20.4%).
- •Freedom High does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.3).
- •Freedom High is the larger school with 1,885 students compared with 1,459.
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 Freedom High better than Mercer Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Freedom High and Mercer Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between South Riding and Aldie in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom High: 1,885. Mercer Middle: 1,459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom High and Mercer Middle rank in Virginia?
Freedom High is 11th of 317 and Mercer Middle is 27th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).