Brighton Elementary vs I.C. Norcom High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 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
I.C. Norcom High
Portsmouth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,009 students
| Measure | Brighton Elementary Portsmouth, Virginia | I.C. Norcom High Portsmouth, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1060 of 1,142 | #264 of 317 |
| National rank | #25072 of 50,301 | #4905 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 483 | 1,009 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 1,009 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 100.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 83% |
| city | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •I.C. Norcom High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 50.1).
- •I.C. Norcom High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 62%).
- •I.C. Norcom High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 59%).
- •Brighton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 100.7%).
- •I.C. Norcom High does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.6).
- •I.C. Norcom High is the larger school with 1,009 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 I.C. Norcom High?
On the Success Index (US), I.C. Norcom High ranks higher (63.5 vs 50.1 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 Brighton Elementary and I.C. Norcom High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton Elementary: 483. I.C. Norcom High: 1,009. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton Elementary and I.C. Norcom High rank in Virginia?
Brighton Elementary is 1060th of 1,142 and I.C. Norcom High is 264th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).