Longfellow Middle vs Potomac Shores Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 40 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
Potomac Shores Middle
Dumfries · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,229 students
| Measure | Longfellow Middle Falls Church, Virginia | Potomac Shores Middle Dumfries, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 98 Top 5% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 340 | #337 of 340 |
| National rank | #6 of 15,369 | #10766 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,226 | 1,229 |
| Enrollment | 1,226 | 1,229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | – |
| Math proficiency | 97% | – |
| city | Falls Church | Dumfries |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.6 vs 35.5).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 69.7%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 16.0).
- •Potomac Shores Middle is the larger school with 1,229 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 Potomac Shores Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Middle ranks higher (97.6 vs 35.5 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 Longfellow Middle and Potomac Shores Middle?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Falls Church and Dumfries in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Middle: 1,226. Potomac Shores Middle: 1,229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Middle and Potomac Shores Middle rank in Virginia?
Longfellow Middle is 1st of 340 and Potomac Shores Middle is 337th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).