Mountain View High vs Rodney E. Thompson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain View High
Stafford · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,233 students
Rodney E. Thompson Middle
Stafford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,063 students
| Measure | Mountain View High Stafford, Virginia | Rodney E. Thompson Middle Stafford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #23 of 317 | #60 of 340 |
| National rank | #333 of 16,910 | #495 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,233 | 1,063 |
| Enrollment | 2,233 | 1,063 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 93% |
| city | Stafford | Stafford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.5 vs 87.7).
- •Rodney E. Thompson Middle does better on math proficiency (93% vs 86%).
- •Mountain View High does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 89%).
- •Rodney E. Thompson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 25.6%).
- •Mountain View High does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.6).
- •Mountain View High is the larger school with 2,233 students compared with 1,063.
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 Mountain View High better than Rodney E. Thompson Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mountain View High and Rodney E. Thompson Middle?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View High: 2,233. Rodney E. Thompson Middle: 1,063. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View High and Rodney E. Thompson Middle rank in Virginia?
Mountain View High is 23rd of 317 and Rodney E. Thompson Middle is 60th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).