Brandon Middle vs Tallwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.3 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
Tallwood High
Virginia Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,890 students
| Measure | Brandon Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia | Tallwood High Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #181 of 340 | #108 of 317 |
| National rank | #2679 of 15,369 | #1703 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,053 | 1,890 |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | 1,890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 83% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tallwood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 73.2).
- •Tallwood High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 82%).
- •Tallwood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 67.4%).
- •Brandon Middle does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.2).
- •Tallwood High is the larger school with 1,890 students compared with 1,053.
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 Tallwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Tallwood High ranks higher (77.2 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 Tallwood High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon Middle: 1,053. Tallwood High: 1,890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon Middle and Tallwood High rank in Virginia?
Brandon Middle is 181st of 340 and Tallwood High is 108th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).