Bayside Elementary vs Hermitage Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayside Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
546 students
Hermitage Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
552 students
| Measure | Bayside Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Hermitage Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #560 of 1,142 | #326 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9974 of 50,301 | #4415 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 546 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 89% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hermitage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 71.9).
- •Hermitage Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •Hermitage Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 72%).
- •Hermitage Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 86.1%).
- •Bayside Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.2).
- •Hermitage Elementary is the larger school with 552 students compared with 546.
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 Elementary better than Hermitage Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hermitage Elementary ranks higher (81.0 vs 71.9 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 Elementary and Hermitage Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayside Elementary: 546. Hermitage Elementary: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayside Elementary and Hermitage Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bayside Elementary is 560th of 1,142 and Hermitage Elementary is 326th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).