Camelot Elementary vs William E. Waters Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Camelot Elementary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
William E. Waters Middle
Portsmouth · Public middle · Grades 7–8
549 students
| Measure | Camelot Elementary Chesapeake, Virginia | William E. Waters Middle Portsmouth, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #470 of 1,142 | #282 of 340 |
| National rank | #8305 of 50,301 | #4508 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 491 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 68% |
| city | Chesapeake | Portsmouth |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Camelot Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 64.5).
- •Camelot Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 68%).
- •Camelot Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •Camelot Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 98.9%).
- •William E. Waters Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.9).
- •William E. Waters Middle is the larger school with 549 students compared with 491.
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 Camelot Elementary better than William E. Waters Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Camelot Elementary ranks higher (74.4 vs 64.5 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 Camelot Elementary and William E. Waters Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Portsmouth in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Camelot Elementary: 491. William E. Waters Middle: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Camelot Elementary and William E. Waters Middle rank in Virginia?
Camelot Elementary is 470th of 1,142 and William E. Waters Middle is 282nd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).