Gainesville High vs Gainesville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 455 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gainesville High
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,648 students
Gainesville Middle
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,403 students
| Measure | Gainesville High Gainesville, Virginia | Gainesville Middle Gainesville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #251 of 317 | #68 of 340 |
| National rank | #4537 of 16,910 | #558 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,648 | 1,403 |
| Enrollment | 2,648 | 1,403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 85% |
| Math proficiency | – | 92% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gainesville Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 65.0).
- •Gainesville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 28.1%).
- •Gainesville Middle does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.9).
- •Gainesville High is the larger school with 2,648 students compared with 1,403.
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 Gainesville High better than Gainesville Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gainesville Middle ranks higher (86.9 vs 65.0 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 Gainesville High and Gainesville Middle?
About 455 m in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gainesville High: 2,648. Gainesville Middle: 1,403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gainesville High and Gainesville Middle rank in Virginia?
Gainesville High is 251st of 317 and Gainesville Middle is 68th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).