Barron Elementary vs Kecoughtan 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.
Barron Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
Kecoughtan High
Hampton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,553 students
| Measure | Barron Elementary Hampton, Virginia | Kecoughtan High Hampton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #902 of 1,142 | #236 of 317 |
| National rank | #16229 of 50,301 | #4400 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 397 | 1,553 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 1,553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| city | Hampton | Hampton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kecoughtan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 62.8).
- •Kecoughtan High does better on math proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Kecoughtan High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 72%).
- •Barron Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 93.2%).
- •Kecoughtan High does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.9).
- •Kecoughtan High is the larger school with 1,553 students compared with 397.
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 Barron Elementary better than Kecoughtan High?
On the Success Index (US), Kecoughtan High ranks higher (65.5 vs 62.8 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 Barron Elementary and Kecoughtan High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Hampton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barron Elementary: 397. Kecoughtan High: 1,553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barron Elementary and Kecoughtan High rank in Virginia?
Barron Elementary is 902nd of 1,142 and Kecoughtan High is 236th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).