Benjamin Syms Middle vs Kecoughtan High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Syms Middle
Hampton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
850 students
Kecoughtan High
Hampton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,553 students
| Measure | Benjamin Syms Middle Hampton, Virginia | Kecoughtan High Hampton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #261 of 340 | #236 of 317 |
| National rank | #3886 of 15,369 | #4400 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 850 | 1,553 |
| Enrollment | 850 | 1,553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.4% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| city | Hampton | Hampton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Syms Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 65.5).
- •Kecoughtan High does better on math proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Kecoughtan High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 68%).
- •Benjamin Syms Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.4% vs 93.2%).
- •Kecoughtan High does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.2).
- •Kecoughtan High is the larger school with 1,553 students compared with 850.
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 Benjamin Syms Middle better than Kecoughtan High?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Syms Middle ranks higher (67.5 vs 65.5 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 Benjamin Syms Middle and Kecoughtan High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Hampton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Syms Middle: 850. Kecoughtan High: 1,553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Syms Middle and Kecoughtan High rank in Virginia?
Benjamin Syms Middle is 261st of 340 and Kecoughtan High is 236th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).