Jonesville Middle vs Rural Retreat Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 167 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
Rural Retreat Middle
Rural Retreat · Public middle · Grades 6–8
236 students
| Measure | Jonesville Middle Jonesville, Virginia | Rural Retreat Middle Rural Retreat, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #230 of 340 | #158 of 340 |
| National rank | #3386 of 15,369 | #2327 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 231 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 92% |
| city | Jonesville | Rural Retreat |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rural Retreat Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 69.8).
- •Rural Retreat Middle does better on math proficiency (92% vs 83%).
- •Rural Retreat Middle does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- •Rural Retreat Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 100%).
- •Jonesville Middle does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.1).
- •Rural Retreat Middle is the larger school with 236 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 Rural Retreat Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rural Retreat Middle ranks higher (75.2 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 Rural Retreat Middle?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Jonesville and Rural Retreat in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jonesville Middle: 231. Rural Retreat Middle: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jonesville Middle and Rural Retreat Middle rank in Virginia?
Jonesville Middle is 230th of 340 and Rural Retreat Middle is 158th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).