Brandon Middle vs Kempsville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,053 students
Kempsville Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
727 students
| Measure | Brandon Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia | Kempsville Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #181 of 340 | #106 of 340 |
| National rank | #2679 of 15,369 | #1345 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,053 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 82% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kempsville Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 73.2).
- •Brandon Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Kempsville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 67.4%).
- •Brandon Middle is the larger school with 1,053 students compared with 727.
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 Brandon Middle better than Kempsville Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kempsville Middle ranks higher (80.9 vs 73.2 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 Brandon Middle and Kempsville Middle?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon Middle: 1,053. Kempsville Middle: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon Middle and Kempsville Middle rank in Virginia?
Brandon Middle is 181st of 340 and Kempsville Middle is 106th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).