John S. Battle High vs Wallace Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John S. Battle High
Bristol · Public high · Grades 9–12
613 students
Wallace Middle
Bristol · Public middle · Grades 6–8
443 students
| Measure | John S. Battle High Bristol, Virginia | Wallace Middle Bristol, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #175 of 317 | #136 of 340 |
| National rank | #3324 of 16,910 | #2033 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 613 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 90% |
| city | Bristol | Bristol |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wallace Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 69.9).
- •Wallace Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 82%).
- •John S. Battle High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 84%).
- •Wallace Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.5% vs 75.5%).
- •Wallace Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.0).
- •John S. Battle High is the larger school with 613 students compared with 443.
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 S. Battle High better than Wallace Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Wallace Middle ranks higher (76.9 vs 69.9 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 S. Battle High and Wallace Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John S. Battle High: 613. Wallace Middle: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John S. Battle High and Wallace Middle rank in Virginia?
John S. Battle High is 175th of 317 and Wallace Middle is 136th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).