Skyline Middle vs Spotswood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Skyline Middle
Harrisonburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
738 students
Spotswood Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
| Measure | Skyline Middle Harrisonburg, Virginia | Spotswood Elementary Harrisonburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #301 of 340 | #1085 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5146 of 15,369 | #28204 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 738 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| city | Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skyline Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 45.6).
- •Skyline Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Skyline Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Spotswood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 85.6%).
- •Skyline Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.2).
- •Skyline Middle is the larger school with 738 students compared with 468.
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 Skyline Middle better than Spotswood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Skyline Middle ranks higher (61.5 vs 45.6 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 Skyline Middle and Spotswood Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Harrisonburg and Harrisonburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Skyline Middle: 738. Spotswood Elementary: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Skyline Middle and Spotswood Elementary rank in Virginia?
Skyline Middle is 301st of 340 and Spotswood Elementary is 1085th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).