B.M. Williams Primary vs Oscar F. Smith High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B.M. Williams Primary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
825 students
Oscar F. Smith High
Chesapeake · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,264 students
| Measure | B.M. Williams Primary Chesapeake, Virginia | Oscar F. Smith High Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1091 of 1,142 | #145 of 317 |
| National rank | #29499 of 50,301 | #2741 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 825 | 2,264 |
| Enrollment | 825 | 2,264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 83% |
| Math proficiency | – | 87% |
| city | Chesapeake | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oscar F. Smith High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 43.6).
- •Oscar F. Smith High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 74.2%).
- •Oscar F. Smith High does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.0).
- •Oscar F. Smith High is the larger school with 2,264 students compared with 825.
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 B.M. Williams Primary better than Oscar F. Smith High?
On the Success Index (US), Oscar F. Smith High ranks higher (72.3 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 B.M. Williams Primary and Oscar F. Smith High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B.M. Williams Primary: 825. Oscar F. Smith High: 2,264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B.M. Williams Primary and Oscar F. Smith High rank in Virginia?
B.M. Williams Primary is 1091st of 1,142 and Oscar F. Smith High is 145th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).