Achievable Dream Middle/High vs C. Alton Lindsay Middle
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.
Achievable Dream Middle/High
Newport News · Public high · Grades 6–12
498 students
C. Alton Lindsay Middle
Hampton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students
| Measure | Achievable Dream Middle/High Newport News, Virginia | C. Alton Lindsay Middle Hampton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #199 of 317 | #245 of 340 |
| National rank | #3743 of 16,910 | #3604 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 498 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 79% |
| city | Newport News | Hampton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.2 vs 68.7).
- •Achievable Dream Middle/High does better on math proficiency (85% vs 79%).
- •Achievable Dream Middle/High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 68%).
- •C. Alton Lindsay Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.1% vs 99.4%).
- •Achievable Dream Middle/High does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.6).
- •C. Alton Lindsay Middle is the larger school with 612 students compared with 498.
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 Achievable Dream Middle/High better than C. Alton Lindsay 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 Achievable Dream Middle/High and C. Alton Lindsay Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Hampton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achievable Dream Middle/High: 498. C. Alton Lindsay Middle: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achievable Dream Middle/High and C. Alton Lindsay Middle rank in Virginia?
Achievable Dream Middle/High is 199th of 317 and C. Alton Lindsay Middle is 245th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).