H.H. Poole Middle vs Shirley C. Heim Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H.H. Poole Middle
Stafford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
995 students
Shirley C. Heim Middle
Stafford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
953 students
| Measure | H.H. Poole Middle Stafford, Virginia | Shirley C. Heim Middle Stafford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #94 of 340 | #149 of 340 |
| National rank | #1068 of 15,369 | #2215 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 995 | 953 |
| Enrollment | 995 | 953 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 82% |
| city | Stafford | Stafford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •H.H. Poole Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 75.9).
- •H.H. Poole Middle does better on math proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •H.H. Poole Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •H.H. Poole Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 54%).
- •H.H. Poole Middle is the larger school with 995 students compared with 953.
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 H.H. Poole Middle better than Shirley C. Heim Middle?
On the Success Index (US), H.H. Poole Middle ranks higher (82.8 vs 75.9 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 H.H. Poole Middle and Shirley C. Heim Middle?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H.H. Poole Middle: 995. Shirley C. Heim Middle: 953. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H.H. Poole Middle and Shirley C. Heim Middle rank in Virginia?
H.H. Poole Middle is 94th of 340 and Shirley C. Heim Middle is 149th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).