Holman Middle vs Short Pump Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holman Middle
Glen Allen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
862 students
Short Pump Middle
Glen Allen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,056 students
| Measure | Holman Middle Glen Allen, Virginia | Short Pump Middle Glen Allen, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #89 of 340 | #65 of 340 |
| National rank | #1003 of 15,369 | #536 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 862 | 1,056 |
| Enrollment | 862 | 1,056 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.7% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 93% |
| city | Glen Allen | Glen Allen |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Short Pump Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 83.2).
- •Short Pump Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 38.7%).
- •Holman Middle does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.6).
- •Short Pump Middle is the larger school with 1,056 students compared with 862.
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 Holman Middle better than Short Pump Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Short Pump Middle ranks higher (87.2 vs 83.2 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 Holman Middle and Short Pump Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Glen Allen and Glen Allen in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holman Middle: 862. Short Pump Middle: 1,056. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holman Middle and Short Pump Middle rank in Virginia?
Holman Middle is 89th of 340 and Short Pump Middle is 65th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).