Grace E. Metz Middle vs Pennington Traditional
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grace E. Metz Middle
Manassas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,111 students
Pennington Traditional
Manassas · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
651 students
| Measure | Grace E. Metz Middle Manassas, Virginia | Pennington Traditional Manassas, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #305 of 340 | #287 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5391 of 15,369 | #3238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 1,111 | 651 |
| Enrollment | 1,111 | 651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.8% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 94% |
| city | Manassas | Manassas |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennington Traditional scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 60.4).
- •Pennington Traditional does better on math proficiency (94% vs 68%).
- •Pennington Traditional does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 68%).
- •Pennington Traditional does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 77.8%).
- •Pennington Traditional does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.5).
- •Grace E. Metz Middle is the larger school with 1,111 students compared with 651.
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 Grace E. Metz Middle better than Pennington Traditional?
On the Success Index (US), Pennington Traditional ranks higher (83.3 vs 60.4 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 Grace E. Metz Middle and Pennington Traditional?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Manassas and Manassas in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grace E. Metz Middle: 1,111. Pennington Traditional: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grace E. Metz Middle and Pennington Traditional rank in Virginia?
Grace E. Metz Middle is 305th of 340 and Pennington Traditional is 287th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).