Bayside Elementary vs Lake Taylor
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
Lake Taylor
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades K–8
664 students
| Measure | Bayside Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Lake Taylor Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #560 of 1,142 | #1021 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9974 of 50,301 | #21030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 546 | 664 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 664 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 59% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 55.9).
- •Bayside Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 59%).
- •Bayside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Bayside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 98.8%).
- •Lake Taylor does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.9).
- •Lake Taylor is the larger school with 664 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 Lake Taylor?
On the Success Index (US), Bayside Elementary ranks higher (71.9 vs 55.9 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 Lake Taylor?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayside Elementary: 546. Lake Taylor: 664. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayside Elementary and Lake Taylor rank in Virginia?
Bayside Elementary is 560th of 1,142 and Lake Taylor is 1021st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).