J. Michael Lunsford Middle vs Little River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. Michael Lunsford Middle
Chantilly · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,182 students
Little River Elementary
South Riding · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
701 students
| Measure | J. Michael Lunsford Middle Chantilly, Virginia | Little River Elementary South Riding, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #32 of 340 | #22 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #271 of 15,369 | #274 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,182 | 701 |
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 93% |
| city | Chantilly | South Riding |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.1 vs 90.3).
- •J. Michael Lunsford Middle does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 84%).
- •Little River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 18.4%).
- •Little River Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.8).
- •J. Michael Lunsford Middle is the larger school with 1,182 students compared with 701.
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 J. Michael Lunsford Middle better than Little River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Little River Elementary ranks higher (93.1 vs 90.3 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 J. Michael Lunsford Middle and Little River Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Chantilly and South Riding in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. Michael Lunsford Middle: 1,182. Little River Elementary: 701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. Michael Lunsford Middle and Little River Elementary rank in Virginia?
J. Michael Lunsford Middle is 32nd of 340 and Little River Elementary is 22nd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).