Holmes Middle vs Poe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
881 students
Poe Middle
Annandale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
879 students
| Measure | Holmes Middle Alexandria, Virginia | Poe Middle Annandale, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #178 of 340 | #258 of 340 |
| National rank | #2652 of 15,369 | #3842 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 881 | 879 |
| Enrollment | 881 | 879 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 66% |
| city | Alexandria | Annandale |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holmes Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 67.7).
- •Holmes Middle does better on math proficiency (73% vs 66%).
- •Holmes Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 66%).
- •Holmes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 76.8%).
- •Holmes Middle does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.0).
- •Holmes Middle is the larger school with 881 students compared with 879.
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 Holmes Middle better than Poe Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Holmes Middle ranks higher (73.4 vs 67.7 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 Holmes Middle and Poe Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Annandale in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes Middle: 881. Poe Middle: 879. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes Middle and Poe Middle rank in Virginia?
Holmes Middle is 178th of 340 and Poe Middle is 258th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).