Achievable Dream Middle/High vs Discovery STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.2 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
Discovery STEM Academy
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
561 students
| Measure | Achievable Dream Middle/High Newport News, Virginia | Discovery STEM Academy Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 317 | #1092 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3743 of 16,910 | #29511 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 498 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 64% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Achievable Dream Middle/High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 43.6).
- •Achievable Dream Middle/High does better on math proficiency (85% vs 64%).
- •Achievable Dream Middle/High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 49%).
- •Discovery STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.4%).
- •Achievable Dream Middle/High does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 17.5).
- •Discovery STEM Academy is the larger school with 561 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 Discovery STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Achievable Dream Middle/High ranks higher (68.2 vs 43.6 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 Achievable Dream Middle/High and Discovery STEM Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achievable Dream Middle/High: 498. Discovery STEM Academy: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achievable Dream Middle/High and Discovery STEM Academy rank in Virginia?
Achievable Dream Middle/High is 199th of 317 and Discovery STEM Academy is 1092nd of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).