Rocktown High vs Wilbur S. Pence Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rocktown High
Harrisonburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,011 students
Wilbur S. Pence Middle
Dayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
671 students
| Measure | Rocktown High Harrisonburg, Virginia | Wilbur S. Pence Middle Dayton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #316 of 317 | #98 of 340 |
| National rank | #13430 of 16,910 | #1169 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,011 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 1,011 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.8% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 73% |
| Math proficiency | – | 80% |
| city | Harrisonburg | Dayton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilbur S. Pence Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 29.6).
- •Wilbur S. Pence Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 84.8%).
- •Wilbur S. Pence Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.1).
- •Rocktown High is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 671.
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 Rocktown High better than Wilbur S. Pence Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Wilbur S. Pence Middle ranks higher (82.1 vs 29.6 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 Rocktown High and Wilbur S. Pence Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Harrisonburg and Dayton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rocktown High: 1,011. Wilbur S. Pence Middle: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rocktown High and Wilbur S. Pence Middle rank in Virginia?
Rocktown High is 316th of 317 and Wilbur S. Pence Middle is 98th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).