Bayside 6th Grade Campus vs Nelson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 263 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayside 6th Grade Campus
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–6
329 students
Nelson Middle
Lovingston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
328 students
| Measure | Bayside 6th Grade Campus Virginia Beach, Virginia | Nelson Middle Lovingston, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #195 of 340 | #166 of 340 |
| National rank | #2924 of 15,369 | #2522 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 329 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 87% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Lovingston |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 72.0).
- •Nelson Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 84%).
- •Nelson Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Nelson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 99.7%).
- •Bayside 6th Grade Campus does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.7).
- •Bayside 6th Grade Campus is the larger school with 329 students compared with 328.
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 Bayside 6th Grade Campus better than Nelson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Middle ranks higher (74.1 vs 72.0 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 Bayside 6th Grade Campus and Nelson Middle?
About 263 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Lovingston in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayside 6th Grade Campus: 329. Nelson Middle: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayside 6th Grade Campus and Nelson Middle rank in Virginia?
Bayside 6th Grade Campus is 195th of 340 and Nelson Middle is 166th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).