Glade Spring Middle vs Rural Retreat Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 47 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glade Spring Middle
Glade Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
228 students
Rural Retreat Middle
Rural Retreat · Public middle · Grades 6–8
236 students
| Measure | Glade Spring Middle Glade Spring, Virginia | Rural Retreat Middle Rural Retreat, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #123 of 340 | #158 of 340 |
| National rank | #1834 of 15,369 | #2327 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 228 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 92% |
| city | Glade Spring | Rural Retreat |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glade Spring Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 75.2).
- •Glade Spring Middle does better on math proficiency (95% vs 92%).
- •Rural Retreat Middle does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 81%).
- •Glade Spring Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 79.2%).
- •Glade Spring Middle does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.1).
- •Rural Retreat Middle is the larger school with 236 students compared with 228.
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 Glade Spring Middle better than Rural Retreat Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Glade Spring Middle ranks higher (77.9 vs 75.2 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 Glade Spring Middle and Rural Retreat Middle?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Glade Spring and Rural Retreat in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glade Spring Middle: 228. Rural Retreat Middle: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glade Spring Middle and Rural Retreat Middle rank in Virginia?
Glade Spring Middle is 123rd of 340 and Rural Retreat Middle is 158th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).