Glade Spring Middle vs Sussex Central Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 403 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
Sussex Central Middle
Sussex · Public middle · Grades 6–8
238 students
| Measure | Glade Spring Middle Glade Spring, Virginia | Sussex Central Middle Sussex, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #123 of 340 | #219 of 340 |
| National rank | #1834 of 15,369 | #3267 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 228 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 84% |
| city | Glade Spring | Sussex |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glade Spring Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 70.4).
- •Glade Spring Middle does better on math proficiency (95% vs 84%).
- •Glade Spring Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 75%).
- •Glade Spring Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Sussex Central Middle does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 9.9).
- •Sussex Central Middle is the larger school with 238 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 Sussex Central Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Glade Spring Middle ranks higher (77.9 vs 70.4 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 Sussex Central Middle?
About 403 km in a straight line, between Glade Spring and Sussex in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glade Spring Middle: 228. Sussex Central Middle: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glade Spring Middle and Sussex Central Middle rank in Virginia?
Glade Spring Middle is 123rd of 340 and Sussex Central Middle is 219th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).