Bayside High vs Newtown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.2 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
Newtown Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
409 students
| Measure | Bayside High Virginia Beach, Virginia | Newtown Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 317 | #781 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4997 of 16,910 | #13658 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 1,984 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 1,984 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 81% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newtown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 63.1).
- •Bayside High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 63%).
- •Bayside High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.7% vs 96.8%).
- •Newtown Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 17.0).
- •Bayside High is the larger school with 1,984 students compared with 409.
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 Newtown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Newtown Elementary ranks higher (66.7 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 Newtown Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayside High: 1,984. Newtown Elementary: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayside High and Newtown Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bayside High is 269th of 317 and Newtown Elementary is 781st of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).