Captain John Smith Elementary vs Phoebus High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Captain John Smith Elementary
Hampton ยท Public elementary ยท Grades PKโ5
374 students
Phoebus High
Hampton ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
1,391 students
| Measure | Captain John Smith Elementary Hampton, Virginia | Phoebus High Hampton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #892 of 1,142 | #293 of 317 |
| National rank | #16083 of 50,301 | #5909 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PKโ5 | Grades 9โ12 |
| Students | 374 | 1,391 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 1,391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 75% |
| city | Hampton | Hampton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขCaptain John Smith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 59.6).
- โขPhoebus High does better on math proficiency (75% vs 69%).
- โขPhoebus High does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- โขCaptain John Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 93.7%).
- โขCaptain John Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.2).
- โขPhoebus High is the larger school with 1,391 students compared with 374.
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 Captain John Smith Elementary better than Phoebus High?
On the Success Index (US), Captain John Smith Elementary ranks higher (63.0 vs 59.6 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 Captain John Smith Elementary and Phoebus High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Hampton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Captain John Smith Elementary: 374. Phoebus High: 1,391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Captain John Smith Elementary and Phoebus High rank in Virginia?
Captain John Smith Elementary is 892nd of 1,142 and Phoebus High is 293rd of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).