Potomac Shores Middle vs River Oaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Potomac Shores Middle
Dumfries · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,229 students
River Oaks Elementary
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students
| Measure | Potomac Shores Middle Dumfries, Virginia | River Oaks Elementary Woodbridge, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #337 of 340 | #534 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #10766 of 15,369 | #9408 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,229 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 1,229 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 73% |
| Math proficiency | – | 83% |
| city | Dumfries | Woodbridge |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 35.5).
- •Potomac Shores Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 71.8%).
- •River Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.0).
- •Potomac Shores Middle is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 662.
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 Shores Middle better than River Oaks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), River Oaks Elementary ranks higher (72.8 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 Shores Middle and River Oaks Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Dumfries and Woodbridge in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Potomac Shores Middle: 1,229. River Oaks Elementary: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Potomac Shores Middle and River Oaks Elementary rank in Virginia?
Potomac Shores Middle is 337th of 340 and River Oaks Elementary is 534th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).