Journey Middle vs Lakeside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Journey Middle
Charlottesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students
Lakeside Middle
Charlottesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
574 students
| Measure | Journey Middle Charlottesville, Virginia | Lakeside Middle Charlottesville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #217 of 340 | #62 of 340 |
| National rank | #3235 of 15,369 | #506 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 646 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 87% |
| city | Charlottesville | Charlottesville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 70.5).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 74%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 70%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 76.5%).
- •Journey Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.7).
- •Journey Middle is the larger school with 646 students compared with 574.
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 Journey Middle better than Lakeside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Middle ranks higher (87.6 vs 70.5 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 Journey Middle and Lakeside Middle?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Charlottesville and Charlottesville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Journey Middle: 646. Lakeside Middle: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Journey Middle and Lakeside Middle rank in Virginia?
Journey Middle is 217th of 340 and Lakeside Middle is 62nd of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).