Gate City Middle vs Pennington Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 42 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gate City Middle
Gate City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
276 students
Pennington Middle
Pennington Gap · Public middle · Grades 5–7
278 students
| Measure | Gate City Middle Gate City, Virginia | Pennington Middle Pennington Gap, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #122 of 340 | #191 of 340 |
| National rank | #1833 of 15,369 | #2840 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 276 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 87% |
| city | Gate City | Pennington Gap |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gate City Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 72.5).
- •Gate City Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •Gate City Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •Gate City Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Pennington Middle does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.2).
- •Pennington Middle is the larger school with 278 students compared with 276.
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 Gate City Middle better than Pennington Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gate City Middle ranks higher (77.9 vs 72.5 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 Gate City Middle and Pennington Middle?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Gate City and Pennington Gap in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gate City Middle: 276. Pennington Middle: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gate City Middle and Pennington Middle rank in Virginia?
Gate City Middle is 122nd of 340 and Pennington Middle is 191st of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).