George Washington Middle vs Mercer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 44 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,458 students
Mercer Middle
Aldie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,459 students
| Measure | George Washington Middle Alexandria, Virginia | Mercer Middle Aldie, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #121 of 340 | #27 of 340 |
| National rank | #1800 of 15,369 | #257 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,458 | 1,459 |
| Enrollment | 1,458 | 1,459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 90% |
| city | Alexandria | Aldie |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mercer Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 78.1).
- •Mercer Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 74%).
- •Mercer Middle does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 73%).
- •Mercer Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 45.6%).
- •George Washington Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.3).
- •Mercer Middle is the larger school with 1,459 students compared with 1,458.
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 George Washington Middle better than Mercer Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mercer Middle ranks higher (90.5 vs 78.1 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 George Washington Middle and Mercer Middle?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Aldie in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Middle: 1,458. Mercer Middle: 1,459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Middle and Mercer Middle rank in Virginia?
George Washington Middle is 121st of 340 and Mercer Middle is 27th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).