James Madison Middle vs Patrick Henry High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Madison Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
Patrick Henry High
Roanoke · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,030 students
| Measure | James Madison Middle Roanoke, Virginia | Patrick Henry High Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 340 | #259 of 317 |
| National rank | #4262 of 15,369 | #4755 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 598 | 2,030 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 2,030 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 83% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Madison Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 64.1).
- •Patrick Henry High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 78%).
- •James Madison Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Patrick Henry High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 99.7%).
- •Patrick Henry High does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.2).
- •Patrick Henry High is the larger school with 2,030 students compared with 598.
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 Madison Middle better than Patrick Henry High?
On the Success Index (US), James Madison Middle ranks higher (65.6 vs 64.1 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 Madison Middle and Patrick Henry High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Madison Middle: 598. Patrick Henry High: 2,030. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Madison Middle and Patrick Henry High rank in Virginia?
James Madison Middle is 275th of 340 and Patrick Henry High is 259th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).