Longfellow Middle vs Louisa County Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 119 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Middle
Falls Church · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,226 students
Louisa County Middle
Mineral · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,231 students
| Measure | Longfellow Middle Falls Church, Virginia | Louisa County Middle Mineral, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 98 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1 of 340 | #159 of 340 |
| National rank | #6 of 15,369 | #2344 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,226 | 1,231 |
| Enrollment | 1,226 | 1,231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 81% |
| city | Falls Church | Mineral |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.6 vs 75.1).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on math proficiency (97% vs 81%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 75%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 66.5%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.1).
- •Louisa County Middle is the larger school with 1,231 students compared with 1,226.
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 Longfellow Middle better than Louisa County Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Middle ranks higher (97.6 vs 75.1 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 Longfellow Middle and Louisa County Middle?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Falls Church and Mineral in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Middle: 1,226. Louisa County Middle: 1,231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Middle and Louisa County Middle rank in Virginia?
Longfellow Middle is 1st of 340 and Louisa County Middle is 159th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).