C. Alton Lindsay Middle vs Heritage High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C. Alton Lindsay Middle
Hampton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students
Heritage High
Newport News · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,106 students
| Measure | C. Alton Lindsay Middle Hampton, Virginia | Heritage High Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 340 | #262 of 317 |
| National rank | #3604 of 15,369 | #4860 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 612 | 1,106 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 1,106 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 80% |
| city | Hampton | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C. Alton Lindsay Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 63.7).
- •Heritage High does better on math proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Heritage High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 68%).
- •C. Alton Lindsay Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.1% vs 95%).
- •C. Alton Lindsay Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.2).
- •Heritage High is the larger school with 1,106 students compared with 612.
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 C. Alton Lindsay Middle better than Heritage High?
On the Success Index (US), C. Alton Lindsay Middle ranks higher (68.7 vs 63.7 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 C. Alton Lindsay Middle and Heritage High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. Alton Lindsay Middle: 612. Heritage High: 1,106. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. Alton Lindsay Middle and Heritage High rank in Virginia?
C. Alton Lindsay Middle is 245th of 340 and Heritage High is 262nd of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).