Bayside Middle vs Lake Taylor High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayside Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
628 students
Lake Taylor High
Norfolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,107 students
| Measure | Bayside Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia | Lake Taylor High Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 340 | #285 of 317 |
| National rank | #3137 of 15,369 | #5533 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 628 | 1,107 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 1,107 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 78% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 61.1).
- •Bayside Middle does better on math proficiency (84% vs 78%).
- •Lake Taylor High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 70%).
- •Lake Taylor High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 96.3%).
- •Bayside Middle does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.8).
- •Lake Taylor High is the larger school with 1,107 students compared with 628.
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 Middle better than Lake Taylor High?
On the Success Index (US), Bayside Middle ranks higher (70.9 vs 61.1 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 Middle and Lake Taylor High?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayside Middle: 628. Lake Taylor High: 1,107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayside Middle and Lake Taylor High rank in Virginia?
Bayside Middle is 211th of 340 and Lake Taylor High is 285th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).