Huntington Middle vs James S. Russell Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 131 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntington Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
292 students
James S. Russell Middle
Lawrenceville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
288 students
| Measure | Huntington Middle Newport News, Virginia | James S. Russell Middle Lawrenceville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #316 of 340 | #323 of 340 |
| National rank | #6085 of 15,369 | #6620 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 292 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 100.7% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 63% |
| city | Newport News | Lawrenceville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Huntington Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 54.7).
- •James S. Russell Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 51%).
- •Huntington Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 100.7%).
- •Huntington Middle does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 15.2).
- •Huntington Middle is the larger school with 292 students compared with 288.
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 Huntington Middle better than James S. Russell Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Huntington Middle ranks higher (57.2 vs 54.7 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 Huntington Middle and James S. Russell Middle?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Lawrenceville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huntington Middle: 292. James S. Russell Middle: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huntington Middle and James S. Russell Middle rank in Virginia?
Huntington Middle is 316th of 340 and James S. Russell Middle is 323rd of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).