Bayside High vs Independence Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayside High
Virginia Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,984 students
Independence Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,193 students
| Measure | Bayside High Virginia Beach, Virginia | Independence Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #269 of 317 | #113 of 340 |
| National rank | #4997 of 16,910 | #1496 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,984 | 1,193 |
| Enrollment | 1,984 | 1,193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 86% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 63.1).
- •Independence Middle does better on math proficiency (86% vs 81%).
- •Independence Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 80%).
- •Independence Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 82.7%).
- •Independence Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.0).
- •Bayside High is the larger school with 1,984 students compared with 1,193.
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 High better than Independence Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Middle ranks higher (79.9 vs 63.1 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 High and Independence Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayside High: 1,984. Independence Middle: 1,193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayside High and Independence Middle rank in Virginia?
Bayside High is 269th of 317 and Independence Middle is 113th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).