Jackson Middle vs Thoreau Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Middle
Falls Church · Public middle · Grades 7–8
991 students
Thoreau Middle
Vienna · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,239 students
| Measure | Jackson Middle Falls Church, Virginia | Thoreau Middle Vienna, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #108 of 340 | #4 of 340 |
| National rank | #1411 of 15,369 | #55 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 991 | 1,239 |
| Enrollment | 991 | 1,239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 91% |
| city | Falls Church | Vienna |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thoreau Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.9 vs 80.5).
- •Thoreau Middle does better on math proficiency (91% vs 83%).
- •Thoreau Middle does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 78%).
- •Thoreau Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 52.9%).
- •Thoreau Middle does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.0).
- •Thoreau Middle is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 991.
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 Jackson Middle better than Thoreau Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thoreau Middle ranks higher (94.9 vs 80.5 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 Jackson Middle and Thoreau Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Falls Church and Vienna in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Middle: 991. Thoreau Middle: 1,239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Middle and Thoreau Middle rank in Virginia?
Jackson Middle is 108th of 340 and Thoreau Middle is 4th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).