John P. Fishwick Middle vs William Byrd Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John P. Fishwick Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
William Byrd Middle
Vinton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
802 students
| Measure | John P. Fishwick Middle Roanoke, Virginia | William Byrd Middle Vinton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #268 of 340 | #140 of 340 |
| National rank | #4078 of 15,369 | #2088 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 456 | 802 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 802 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 89% |
| city | Roanoke | Vinton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Byrd Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 66.6).
- •William Byrd Middle does better on math proficiency (89% vs 75%).
- •William Byrd Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •William Byrd Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 97.6%).
- •John P. Fishwick Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.8).
- •William Byrd Middle is the larger school with 802 students compared with 456.
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 P. Fishwick Middle better than William Byrd Middle?
On the Success Index (US), William Byrd Middle ranks higher (76.5 vs 66.6 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 John P. Fishwick Middle and William Byrd Middle?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Vinton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John P. Fishwick Middle: 456. William Byrd Middle: 802. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John P. Fishwick Middle and William Byrd Middle rank in Virginia?
John P. Fishwick Middle is 268th of 340 and William Byrd Middle is 140th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).