Riverheads Middle vs Stuarts Draft Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverheads Middle
Staunton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students
Stuarts Draft Middle
Stuarts Draft · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
| Measure | Riverheads Middle Staunton, Virginia | Stuarts Draft Middle Stuarts Draft, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #325 of 340 | #143 of 340 |
| National rank | #6627 of 15,369 | #2127 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 366 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 83% |
| city | Staunton | Stuarts Draft |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stuarts Draft Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 54.7).
- •Riverheads Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 64.7%).
- •Riverheads Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.2).
- •Stuarts Draft Middle is the larger school with 513 students compared with 366.
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 Riverheads Middle better than Stuarts Draft Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Stuarts Draft Middle ranks higher (76.3 vs 54.7 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 Riverheads Middle and Stuarts Draft Middle?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Staunton and Stuarts Draft in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverheads Middle: 366. Stuarts Draft Middle: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverheads Middle and Stuarts Draft Middle rank in Virginia?
Riverheads Middle is 325th of 340 and Stuarts Draft Middle is 143rd of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).