Centerville Elementary vs Tallwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centerville Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
570 students
Tallwood Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
601 students
| Measure | Centerville Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Tallwood Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #274 of 1,142 | #279 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2880 of 50,301 | #2969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 570 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 97% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.0 vs 83.9).
- •Tallwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (97% vs 92%).
- •Tallwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 84%).
- •Centerville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 43.9%).
- •Tallwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.8).
- •Tallwood Elementary is the larger school with 601 students compared with 570.
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 Centerville Elementary better than Tallwood Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Centerville Elementary and Tallwood Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centerville Elementary: 570. Tallwood Elementary: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centerville Elementary and Tallwood Elementary rank in Virginia?
Centerville Elementary is 274th of 1,142 and Tallwood Elementary is 279th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).