Centerville Elementary vs Tallwood High
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.
Centerville Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
570 students
Tallwood High
Virginia Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,890 students
| Measure | Centerville Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Tallwood High Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #274 of 1,142 | #108 of 317 |
| National rank | #2880 of 50,301 | #1703 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 570 | 1,890 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 1,890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 83% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centerville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 77.2).
- •Centerville Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 83%).
- •Tallwood High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 84%).
- •Centerville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 43.6%).
- •Tallwood High does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.8).
- •Tallwood High is the larger school with 1,890 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 High?
On the Success Index (US), Centerville Elementary ranks higher (84.0 vs 77.2 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 Centerville Elementary and Tallwood High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centerville Elementary: 570. Tallwood High: 1,890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centerville Elementary and Tallwood High rank in Virginia?
Centerville Elementary is 274th of 1,142 and Tallwood High is 108th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).