H.H. Poole Middle vs Stafford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 6.0 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
Stafford Middle
Stafford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
961 students
| Measure | H.H. Poole Middle Stafford, Virginia | Stafford Middle Stafford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #94 of 340 | #127 of 340 |
| National rank | #1068 of 15,369 | #1863 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 995 | 961 |
| Enrollment | 995 | 961 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 72% |
| city | Stafford | Stafford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •H.H. Poole Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 77.8).
- •H.H. Poole Middle does better on math proficiency (85% vs 72%).
- •H.H. Poole Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 73%).
- •H.H. Poole Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 48.2%).
- •Stafford Middle does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.9).
- •H.H. Poole Middle is the larger school with 995 students compared with 961.
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 Stafford Middle?
On the Success Index (US), H.H. Poole Middle ranks higher (82.8 vs 77.8 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 Stafford Middle?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H.H. Poole Middle: 995. Stafford Middle: 961. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H.H. Poole Middle and Stafford Middle rank in Virginia?
H.H. Poole Middle is 94th of 340 and Stafford Middle is 127th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).