Cedar Road Elementary vs Oscar F. Smith High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Road Elementary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
988 students
Oscar F. Smith High
Chesapeake · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,264 students
| Measure | Cedar Road Elementary Chesapeake, Virginia | Oscar F. Smith High Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #237 of 1,142 | #145 of 317 |
| National rank | #2394 of 50,301 | #2741 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 988 | 2,264 |
| Enrollment | 988 | 2,264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 87% |
| city | Chesapeake | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 72.3).
- •Cedar Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 87%).
- •Cedar Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 83%).
- •Cedar Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 71.4%).
- •Oscar F. Smith High does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 18.0).
- •Oscar F. Smith High is the larger school with 2,264 students compared with 988.
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 Cedar Road Elementary better than Oscar F. Smith High?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Road Elementary ranks higher (85.1 vs 72.3 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 Cedar Road Elementary and Oscar F. Smith High?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Road Elementary: 988. Oscar F. Smith High: 2,264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Road Elementary and Oscar F. Smith High rank in Virginia?
Cedar Road Elementary is 237th of 1,142 and Oscar F. Smith High is 145th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).