James Wood Middle vs John Kerr Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 671 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Wood Middle
Winchester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
873 students
John Kerr Elementary
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
583 students
| Measure | James Wood Middle Winchester, Virginia | John Kerr Elementary Winchester, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 340 | #920 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3234 of 15,369 | #16794 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 873 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 873 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 73% |
| city | Winchester | Winchester |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Wood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 62.0).
- •John Kerr Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 70%).
- •James Wood Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 63%).
- •James Wood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 83.4%).
- •James Wood Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.9).
- •James Wood Middle is the larger school with 873 students compared with 583.
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 Middle better than John Kerr Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James Wood Middle ranks higher (70.5 vs 62.0 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 Middle and John Kerr Elementary?
About 671 m in a straight line, between Winchester and Winchester in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Wood Middle: 873. John Kerr Elementary: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Wood Middle and John Kerr Elementary rank in Virginia?
James Wood Middle is 216th of 340 and John Kerr Elementary is 920th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).