John Champe High vs Mercer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Champe High
Aldie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,851 students
Mercer Middle
Aldie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,459 students
| Measure | John Champe High Aldie, Virginia | Mercer Middle Aldie, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #25 of 317 | #27 of 340 |
| National rank | #348 of 16,910 | #257 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,851 | 1,459 |
| Enrollment | 1,851 | 1,459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.5% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 90% |
| city | Aldie | Aldie |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mercer Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 88.3).
- •Mercer Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 83%).
- •John Champe High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 91%).
- •Mercer Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 22.5%).
- •John Champe High does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.3).
- •John Champe High is the larger school with 1,851 students compared with 1,459.
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 John Champe High better than Mercer Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mercer Middle ranks higher (90.5 vs 88.3 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 John Champe High and Mercer Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Aldie and Aldie in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Champe High: 1,851. Mercer Middle: 1,459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Champe High and Mercer Middle rank in Virginia?
John Champe High is 25th of 317 and Mercer Middle is 27th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).