Lake Ridge Middle vs Larkspur Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 232 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Ridge Middle
Woodbridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,487 students
Larkspur Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,488 students
| Measure | Lake Ridge Middle Woodbridge, Virginia | Larkspur Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #188 of 340 | #250 of 340 |
| National rank | #2815 of 15,369 | #3713 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,487 | 1,488 |
| Enrollment | 1,487 | 1,488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.3% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 80% |
| city | Woodbridge | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 68.3).
- •Lake Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- •Lake Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 80%).
- •Lake Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.3% vs 76.3%).
- •Lake Ridge Middle does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.1).
- •Larkspur Middle is the larger school with 1,488 students compared with 1,487.
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 Lake Ridge Middle better than Larkspur Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Ridge Middle ranks higher (72.6 vs 68.3 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 Lake Ridge Middle and Larkspur Middle?
About 232 km in a straight line, between Woodbridge and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Ridge Middle: 1,487. Larkspur Middle: 1,488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Ridge Middle and Larkspur Middle rank in Virginia?
Lake Ridge Middle is 188th of 340 and Larkspur Middle is 250th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).