Brighton Elementary vs St. Helena Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.6 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
St. Helena Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
229 students
| Measure | Brighton Elementary Portsmouth, Virginia | St. Helena Elementary Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1060 of 1,142 | #1117 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #25072 of 50,301 | #35063 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 483 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| city | Portsmouth | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brighton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 35.4).
- •Brighton Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Brighton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Brighton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •St. Helena Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.6).
- •Brighton Elementary is the larger school with 483 students compared with 229.
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 St. Helena Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brighton Elementary ranks higher (50.1 vs 35.4 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 St. Helena Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton Elementary: 483. St. Helena Elementary: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton Elementary and St. Helena Elementary rank in Virginia?
Brighton Elementary is 1060th of 1,142 and St. Helena Elementary is 1117th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).