Jackson P. Burley Middle vs Walker Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson P. Burley Middle
Charlottesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
534 students
Walker Upper Elementary
Charlottesville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
570 students
| Measure | Jackson P. Burley Middle Charlottesville, Virginia | Walker Upper Elementary Charlottesville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #132 of 340 | #239 of 340 |
| National rank | #1955 of 15,369 | #3502 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 534 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 65% |
| city | Charlottesville | Charlottesville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson P. Burley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 69.3).
- •Jackson P. Burley Middle does better on math proficiency (86% vs 65%).
- •Jackson P. Burley Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •Jackson P. Burley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.1% vs 79.1%).
- •Walker Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.4).
- •Walker Upper Elementary is the larger school with 570 students compared with 534.
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 P. Burley Middle better than Walker Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson P. Burley Middle ranks higher (77.2 vs 69.3 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 Jackson P. Burley Middle and Walker Upper Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Charlottesville and Charlottesville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson P. Burley Middle: 534. Walker Upper Elementary: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson P. Burley Middle and Walker Upper Elementary rank in Virginia?
Jackson P. Burley Middle is 132nd of 340 and Walker Upper Elementary is 239th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).