Birdneck Elementary vs Ocean Lakes High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birdneck Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
584 students
Ocean Lakes High
Virginia Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,834 students
| Measure | Birdneck Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Ocean Lakes High Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #463 of 1,142 | #70 of 317 |
| National rank | #8124 of 50,301 | #906 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 584 | 1,834 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 1,834 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 92% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean Lakes High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 74.7).
- •Ocean Lakes High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 79%).
- •Ocean Lakes High does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 74%).
- •Ocean Lakes High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 77.2%).
- •Birdneck Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 17.3).
- •Ocean Lakes High is the larger school with 1,834 students compared with 584.
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 Birdneck Elementary better than Ocean Lakes High?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Lakes High ranks higher (82.8 vs 74.7 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 Birdneck Elementary and Ocean Lakes High?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birdneck Elementary: 584. Ocean Lakes High: 1,834. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birdneck Elementary and Ocean Lakes High rank in Virginia?
Birdneck Elementary is 463rd of 1,142 and Ocean Lakes High is 70th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).