James Madison Middle vs Woodrow Wilson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 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
Woodrow Wilson Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students
| Measure | James Madison Middle Roanoke, Virginia | Woodrow Wilson Middle Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #275 of 340 | #237 of 340 |
| National rank | #4262 of 15,369 | #3491 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 598 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 82% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodrow Wilson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 65.6).
- •Woodrow Wilson Middle does better on math proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •James Madison Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Woodrow Wilson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.7%).
- •Woodrow Wilson Middle does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.2).
- •Woodrow Wilson Middle is the larger school with 601 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 Woodrow Wilson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Woodrow Wilson Middle ranks higher (69.4 vs 65.6 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 Woodrow Wilson Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Madison Middle: 598. Woodrow Wilson Middle: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Madison Middle and Woodrow Wilson Middle rank in Virginia?
James Madison Middle is 275th of 340 and Woodrow Wilson Middle is 237th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).