Irving Middle vs West Springfield High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irving Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,204 students
West Springfield High
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,799 students
| Measure | Irving Middle Springfield, Virginia | West Springfield High Springfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #11 of 340 | #6 of 317 |
| National rank | #150 of 15,369 | #185 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,204 | 2,799 |
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 2,799 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 96% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irving Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.4 vs 91.2).
- •West Springfield High does better on math proficiency (96% vs 92%).
- •West Springfield High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 89%).
- •Irving Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 16.3%).
- •West Springfield High is the larger school with 2,799 students compared with 1,204.
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 Irving Middle better than West Springfield High?
On the Success Index (US), Irving Middle ranks higher (92.4 vs 91.2 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 Irving Middle and West Springfield High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irving Middle: 1,204. West Springfield High: 2,799. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irving Middle and West Springfield High rank in Virginia?
Irving Middle is 11th of 340 and West Springfield High is 6th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).