Galax Middle vs Leslie H. Walton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 253 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galax Middle
Galax · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students
Leslie H. Walton Middle
Charlottesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students
| Measure | Galax Middle Galax, Virginia | Leslie H. Walton Middle Charlottesville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #263 of 340 | #97 of 340 |
| National rank | #3972 of 15,369 | #1161 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 335 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 84% |
| city | Galax | Charlottesville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leslie H. Walton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 67.1).
- •Galax Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 84%).
- •Galax Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 76%).
- •Leslie H. Walton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 99.4%).
- •Leslie H. Walton Middle does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.6).
- •Leslie H. Walton Middle is the larger school with 339 students compared with 335.
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 Galax Middle better than Leslie H. Walton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Leslie H. Walton Middle ranks higher (82.1 vs 67.1 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 Galax Middle and Leslie H. Walton Middle?
About 253 km in a straight line, between Galax and Charlottesville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galax Middle: 335. Leslie H. Walton Middle: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galax Middle and Leslie H. Walton Middle rank in Virginia?
Galax Middle is 263rd of 340 and Leslie H. Walton Middle is 97th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).