Brighton Elementary vs Innovation Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 240 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
Innovation Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
| Measure | Brighton Elementary Portsmouth, Virginia | Innovation Elementary Arlington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1060 of 1,142 | #137 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #25072 of 50,301 | #1240 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 483 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 96% |
| city | Portsmouth | Arlington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Innovation Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 50.1).
- •Innovation Elementary does better on math proficiency (96% vs 62%).
- •Innovation Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 59%).
- •Innovation Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 99.4%).
- •Innovation Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.6).
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 Innovation Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Innovation Elementary ranks higher (88.2 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 Innovation Elementary?
About 240 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Arlington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton Elementary: 483. Innovation Elementary: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton Elementary and Innovation Elementary rank in Virginia?
Brighton Elementary is 1060th of 1,142 and Innovation Elementary is 137th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).