James Wood High vs James Wood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Wood High
Winchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,462 students
James Wood Middle
Winchester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
873 students
| Measure | James Wood High Winchester, Virginia | James Wood Middle Winchester, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #63 of 317 | #216 of 340 |
| National rank | #820 of 16,910 | #3234 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,462 | 873 |
| Enrollment | 1,462 | 873 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 70% |
| city | Winchester | Winchester |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Wood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 70.5).
- •James Wood High does better on math proficiency (86% vs 70%).
- •James Wood High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 69%).
- •James Wood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 70.1%).
- •James Wood Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.1).
- •James Wood High is the larger school with 1,462 students compared with 873.
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 Wood High better than James Wood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), James Wood High ranks higher (83.5 vs 70.5 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 Wood High and James Wood Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Winchester in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Wood High: 1,462. James Wood Middle: 873. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Wood High and James Wood Middle rank in Virginia?
James Wood High is 63rd of 317 and James Wood Middle is 216th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).