Potomac Shores Middle vs Swans Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 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
Swans Creek Elementary
Dumfries · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
619 students
| Measure | Potomac Shores Middle Dumfries, Virginia | Swans Creek Elementary Dumfries, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #337 of 340 | #506 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #10766 of 15,369 | #8944 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,229 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 1,229 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 70.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 76% |
| Math proficiency | – | 88% |
| city | Dumfries | Dumfries |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swans Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 35.5).
- •Potomac Shores Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 70.9%).
- •Swans Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.0).
- •Potomac Shores Middle is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 619.
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 Swans Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Swans Creek Elementary ranks higher (73.5 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 Swans Creek Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dumfries and Dumfries in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Potomac Shores Middle: 1,229. Swans Creek Elementary: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Potomac Shores Middle and Swans Creek Elementary rank in Virginia?
Potomac Shores Middle is 337th of 340 and Swans Creek Elementary is 506th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).