Locust Grove Middle vs Westside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 179 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locust Grove Middle
Locust Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
685 students
Westside Elementary
Smithfield · Public middle · Grades 4–6
682 students
| Measure | Locust Grove Middle Locust Grove, Virginia | Westside Elementary Smithfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #186 of 340 | #93 of 340 |
| National rank | #2776 of 15,369 | #1062 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 685 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 80% |
| city | Locust Grove | Smithfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 72.8).
- •Westside Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Locust Grove Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Westside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 70.8%).
- •Locust Grove Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.2).
- •Locust Grove Middle is the larger school with 685 students compared with 682.
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 Locust Grove Middle better than Westside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westside Elementary ranks higher (82.9 vs 72.8 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 Locust Grove Middle and Westside Elementary?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Locust Grove and Smithfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locust Grove Middle: 685. Westside Elementary: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locust Grove Middle and Westside Elementary rank in Virginia?
Locust Grove Middle is 186th of 340 and Westside Elementary is 93rd of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).