James Blair Middle vs Waller Mill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Blair Middle
Williamsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
505 students
Waller Mill Elementary
Williamsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students
| Measure | James Blair Middle Williamsburg, Virginia | Waller Mill Elementary Williamsburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #160 of 340 | #202 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2405 of 15,369 | #1955 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 505 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 93% |
| city | Williamsburg | Williamsburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waller Mill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 74.7).
- •Waller Mill Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 82%).
- •Waller Mill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 73%).
- •Waller Mill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 65.1%).
- •James Blair Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.4).
- •James Blair Middle is the larger school with 505 students compared with 445.
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 James Blair Middle better than Waller Mill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waller Mill Elementary ranks higher (86.2 vs 74.7 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 James Blair Middle and Waller Mill Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Williamsburg and Williamsburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Blair Middle: 505. Waller Mill Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Blair Middle and Waller Mill Elementary rank in Virginia?
James Blair Middle is 160th of 340 and Waller Mill Elementary is 202nd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).