Jonesville Middle vs Pennington Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jonesville Middle
Jonesville · Public middle · Grades 5–7
231 students
Pennington Middle
Pennington Gap · Public middle · Grades 5–7
278 students
| Measure | Jonesville Middle Jonesville, Virginia | Pennington Middle Pennington Gap, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #230 of 340 | #191 of 340 |
| National rank | #3386 of 15,369 | #2840 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 231 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 87% |
| city | Jonesville | Pennington Gap |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennington Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 69.8).
- •Pennington Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Jonesville Middle does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 78%).
- •Pennington Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Pennington Middle does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.0).
- •Pennington Middle is the larger school with 278 students compared with 231.
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 Jonesville Middle better than Pennington Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pennington Middle ranks higher (72.5 vs 69.8 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 Jonesville Middle and Pennington Middle?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Jonesville and Pennington Gap in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jonesville Middle: 231. Pennington Middle: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jonesville Middle and Pennington Middle rank in Virginia?
Jonesville Middle is 230th of 340 and Pennington Middle is 191st of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).