Kate Collins Middle vs Lucille M. Brown Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 136 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kate Collins Middle
Waynesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
602 students
Lucille M. Brown Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
605 students
| Measure | Kate Collins Middle Waynesboro, Virginia | Lucille M. Brown Middle Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #278 of 340 | #324 of 340 |
| National rank | #4395 of 15,369 | #6621 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 602 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 100.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 53% |
| city | Waynesboro | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kate Collins Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 54.7).
- •Kate Collins Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 53%).
- •Kate Collins Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •Kate Collins Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 100.2%).
- •Lucille M. Brown Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.0).
- •Lucille M. Brown Middle is the larger school with 605 students compared with 602.
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 Kate Collins Middle better than Lucille M. Brown Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kate Collins Middle ranks higher (64.9 vs 54.7 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 Kate Collins Middle and Lucille M. Brown Middle?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Waynesboro and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kate Collins Middle: 602. Lucille M. Brown Middle: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kate Collins Middle and Lucille M. Brown Middle rank in Virginia?
Kate Collins Middle is 278th of 340 and Lucille M. Brown Middle is 324th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).