Graham Park Middle vs Potomac Shores Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Graham Park Middle
Triangle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
713 students
Potomac Shores Middle
Dumfries · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,229 students
| Measure | Graham Park Middle Triangle, Virginia | Potomac Shores Middle Dumfries, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 340 | #337 of 340 |
| National rank | #2892 of 15,369 | #10766 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 713 | 1,229 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 1,229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | – |
| Math proficiency | 73% | – |
| city | Triangle | Dumfries |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Graham Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 35.5).
- •Graham Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 69.7%).
- •Graham Park Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.0).
- •Potomac Shores Middle is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 713.
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 Graham Park Middle better than Potomac Shores Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Graham Park Middle ranks higher (72.2 vs 35.5 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 Graham Park Middle and Potomac Shores Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Triangle and Dumfries in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Graham Park Middle: 713. Potomac Shores Middle: 1,229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Graham Park Middle and Potomac Shores Middle rank in Virginia?
Graham Park Middle is 193rd of 340 and Potomac Shores Middle is 337th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).