Academy for Discovery at Lakewood vs Granby High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 3–8
739 students
Granby High
Norfolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,980 students
| Measure | Academy for Discovery at Lakewood Norfolk, Virginia | Granby High Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 340 | #301 of 317 |
| National rank | #3943 of 15,369 | #6331 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 739 | 1,980 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 1,980 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 70% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy for Discovery at Lakewood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 57.9).
- •Academy for Discovery at Lakewood does better on math proficiency (85% vs 70%).
- •Academy for Discovery at Lakewood does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 79%).
- •Granby High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 100%).
- •Academy for Discovery at Lakewood does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.1).
- •Granby High is the larger school with 1,980 students compared with 739.
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 Academy for Discovery at Lakewood better than Granby High?
On the Success Index (US), Academy for Discovery at Lakewood ranks higher (67.2 vs 57.9 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 Academy for Discovery at Lakewood and Granby High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood: 739. Granby High: 1,980. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Discovery at Lakewood and Granby High rank in Virginia?
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood is 262nd of 340 and Granby High is 301st of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).