Bayside High vs Old Donation School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 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
Old Donation School
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 2–8
1,377 students
| Measure | Bayside High Virginia Beach, Virginia | Old Donation School Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #269 of 317 | #39 of 340 |
| National rank | #4997 of 16,910 | #307 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 2–8 |
| Students | 1,984 | 1,377 |
| Enrollment | 1,984 | 1,377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 14.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 99.5% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Donation School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 63.1).
- •Old Donation School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 81%).
- •Old Donation School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 80%).
- •Old Donation School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 82.7%).
- •Old Donation School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.0).
- •Bayside High is the larger school with 1,984 students compared with 1,377.
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 Old Donation School?
On the Success Index (US), Old Donation School ranks higher (89.7 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 Old Donation School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayside High: 1,984. Old Donation School: 1,377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayside High and Old Donation School rank in Virginia?
Bayside High is 269th of 317 and Old Donation School is 39th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).