Brighton Elementary vs Cradock Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
483 students
Cradock Middle
Portsmouth · Public middle · Grades 7–8
516 students
| Measure | Brighton Elementary Portsmouth, Virginia | Cradock Middle Portsmouth, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1060 of 1,142 | #330 of 340 |
| National rank | #25072 of 50,301 | #7605 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 483 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 103.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| city | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.1 vs 50.2).
- •Brighton Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Brighton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Brighton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 103.5%).
- •Cradock Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.6).
- •Cradock Middle is the larger school with 516 students compared with 483.
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 Brighton Elementary better than Cradock Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brighton Elementary and Cradock Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton Elementary: 483. Cradock Middle: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton Elementary and Cradock Middle rank in Virginia?
Brighton Elementary is 1060th of 1,142 and Cradock Middle is 330th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).