Mary Passage Middle vs Potomac Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 174 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Passage Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
931 students
Potomac Middle
Dumfries · Public middle · Grades 6–8
931 students
| Measure | Mary Passage Middle Newport News, Virginia | Potomac Middle Dumfries, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #317 of 340 | #215 of 340 |
| National rank | #6090 of 15,369 | #3195 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 931 | 931 |
| Enrollment | 931 | 931 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | – | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| city | Newport News | Dumfries |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Potomac Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 57.2).
- •Potomac Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Potomac Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 59%).
- •Potomac Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 97.9%).
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 Mary Passage Middle better than Potomac Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Potomac Middle ranks higher (70.7 vs 57.2 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 Mary Passage Middle and Potomac Middle?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Dumfries in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary Passage Middle: 931. Potomac Middle: 931. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary Passage Middle and Potomac Middle rank in Virginia?
Mary Passage Middle is 317th of 340 and Potomac Middle is 215th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).