H.H. Poole Middle vs Winding Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 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
Winding Creek Elementary
Stafford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
840 students
| Measure | H.H. Poole Middle Stafford, Virginia | Winding Creek Elementary Stafford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #94 of 340 | #295 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1068 of 15,369 | #3310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 995 | 840 |
| Enrollment | 995 | 840 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 90% |
| city | Stafford | Stafford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.8 vs 83.2).
- •Winding Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 85%).
- •Winding Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 39.7%).
- •H.H. Poole Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.6).
- •H.H. Poole Middle is the larger school with 995 students compared with 840.
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 Winding Creek Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are H.H. Poole Middle and Winding Creek Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H.H. Poole Middle: 995. Winding Creek Elementary: 840. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H.H. Poole Middle and Winding Creek Elementary rank in Virginia?
H.H. Poole Middle is 94th of 340 and Winding Creek Elementary is 295th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).