Potomac Middle vs Potomac Shores Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Potomac Middle
Dumfries · Public middle · Grades 6–8
931 students
Potomac Shores Middle
Dumfries · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,229 students
| Measure | Potomac Middle Dumfries, Virginia | Potomac Shores Middle Dumfries, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 340 | #337 of 340 |
| National rank | #3195 of 15,369 | #10766 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 931 | 1,229 |
| Enrollment | 931 | 1,229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | – |
| Math proficiency | 69% | – |
| city | Dumfries | Dumfries |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Potomac Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 35.5).
- •Potomac Shores Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 69.8%).
- •Potomac Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.0).
- •Potomac Shores Middle is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 931.
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 Potomac Middle better than Potomac Shores Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Potomac Middle ranks higher (70.7 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 Potomac Middle and Potomac Shores Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Dumfries and Dumfries in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Potomac Middle: 931. Potomac Shores Middle: 1,229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Potomac Middle and Potomac Shores Middle rank in Virginia?
Potomac Middle is 215th of 340 and Potomac Shores Middle is 337th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).