Garland R. Quarles Elementary vs James Wood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garland R. Quarles Elementary
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
410 students
James Wood Middle
Winchester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
873 students
| Measure | Garland R. Quarles Elementary Winchester, Virginia | James Wood Middle Winchester, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #861 of 1,142 | #216 of 340 |
| National rank | #15321 of 50,301 | #3234 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 410 | 873 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 873 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 70% |
| city | Winchester | Winchester |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Wood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 64.2).
- •Garland R. Quarles Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •James Wood Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •James Wood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 82.9%).
- •James Wood Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.6).
- •James Wood Middle is the larger school with 873 students compared with 410.
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 Garland R. Quarles Elementary better than James Wood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), James Wood Middle ranks higher (70.5 vs 64.2 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 Garland R. Quarles Elementary and James Wood Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Winchester in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garland R. Quarles Elementary: 410. James Wood Middle: 873. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garland R. Quarles Elementary and James Wood Middle rank in Virginia?
Garland R. Quarles Elementary is 861st of 1,142 and James Wood Middle is 216th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).