Jackson P. Burley Middle vs Watson Mountain Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 132 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
Watson Mountain Middle
Leesburg · Public middle · Grades 6–7
533 students
| Measure | Jackson P. Burley Middle Charlottesville, Virginia | Watson Mountain Middle Leesburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #132 of 340 | #37 of 340 |
| National rank | #1955 of 15,369 | #297 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 534 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 13.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | – |
| Math proficiency | 86% | – |
| city | Charlottesville | Leesburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watson Mountain Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 77.2).
- •Watson Mountain Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.9% vs 63.1%).
- •Watson Mountain Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.4).
- •Jackson P. Burley Middle is the larger school with 534 students compared with 533.
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 Watson Mountain Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Watson Mountain Middle ranks higher (89.9 vs 77.2 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 Jackson P. Burley Middle and Watson Mountain Middle?
About 132 km in a straight line, between Charlottesville and Leesburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson P. Burley Middle: 534. Watson Mountain Middle: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson P. Burley Middle and Watson Mountain Middle rank in Virginia?
Jackson P. Burley Middle is 132nd of 340 and Watson Mountain Middle is 37th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).