Galax Middle vs Montross Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 399 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
Montross Middle
Montross · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
| Measure | Galax Middle Galax, Virginia | Montross Middle Montross, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 340 | #267 of 340 |
| National rank | #3972 of 15,369 | #4063 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 335 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 100.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 78% |
| city | Galax | Montross |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.1 vs 66.7).
- •Galax Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 78%).
- •Galax Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 69%).
- •Galax Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 100.9%).
- •Montross Middle does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.6).
- •Galax Middle is the larger school with 335 students compared with 334.
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 Montross 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 Galax Middle and Montross Middle?
About 399 km in a straight line, between Galax and Montross in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galax Middle: 335. Montross Middle: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galax Middle and Montross Middle rank in Virginia?
Galax Middle is 263rd of 340 and Montross Middle is 267th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).