S. Gordon Stewart Middle vs Stuarts Draft Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 22 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
S. Gordon Stewart Middle
Fort Defiance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
516 students
Stuarts Draft Middle
Stuarts Draft · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
| Measure | S. Gordon Stewart Middle Fort Defiance, Virginia | Stuarts Draft Middle Stuarts Draft, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #145 of 340 | #143 of 340 |
| National rank | #2149 of 15,369 | #2127 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 516 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 83% |
| city | Fort Defiance | Stuarts Draft |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.2 vs 76.3).
- •S. Gordon Stewart Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Stuarts Draft Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 68.6%).
- •S. Gordon Stewart Middle is the larger school with 516 students compared with 513.
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 S. Gordon Stewart Middle better than Stuarts Draft Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are S. Gordon Stewart Middle and Stuarts Draft Middle?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Fort Defiance and Stuarts Draft in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
S. Gordon Stewart Middle: 516. Stuarts Draft Middle: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do S. Gordon Stewart Middle and Stuarts Draft Middle rank in Virginia?
S. Gordon Stewart Middle is 145th of 340 and Stuarts Draft Middle is 143rd of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).