B.M. Williams Primary vs Portlock Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.8 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
Portlock Primary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
518 students
| Measure | B.M. Williams Primary Chesapeake, Virginia | Portlock Primary Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1091 of 1,142 | #1065 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #29499 of 50,301 | #25582 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 825 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 825 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Chesapeake | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portlock Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 43.6).
- •B.M. Williams Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 74.3%).
- •Portlock Primary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.0).
- •B.M. Williams Primary is the larger school with 825 students compared with 518.
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 Portlock Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Portlock Primary ranks higher (49.4 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 Portlock Primary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B.M. Williams Primary: 825. Portlock Primary: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B.M. Williams Primary and Portlock Primary rank in Virginia?
B.M. Williams Primary is 1091st of 1,142 and Portlock Primary is 1065th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).