North Star Early Childhood Education Center vs Rodney E. Thompson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Star Early Childhood Education Center
Stafford · Public other · Grades PK–PK
264 students
Rodney E. Thompson Middle
Stafford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,063 students
| Measure | North Star Early Childhood Education Center Stafford, Virginia | Rodney E. Thompson Middle Stafford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | – | #60 of 340 |
| National rank | – | #495 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 264 | 1,063 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 1,063 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 89% |
| Math proficiency | – | 93% |
| city | Stafford | Stafford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rodney E. Thompson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 98.9%).
- •North Star Early Childhood Education Center does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 15.6).
- •Rodney E. Thompson Middle is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 264.
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 North Star Early Childhood Education Center 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 North Star Early Childhood Education Center and Rodney E. Thompson Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center: 264. Rodney E. Thompson Middle: 1,063. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Star Early Childhood Education Center and Rodney E. Thompson Middle rank in Virginia?
North Star Early Childhood Education Center is unranked and Rodney E. Thompson Middle is 60th of 340 among other schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).