Cesar Tarrant Middle vs George P. Phenix Elementary
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.
Cesar Tarrant Middle
Hampton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
737 students
George P. Phenix Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,438 students
| Measure | Cesar Tarrant Middle Hampton, Virginia | George P. Phenix Elementary Hampton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #271 of 340 | #400 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4139 of 15,369 | #6637 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 737 | 1,438 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 1,438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 88% |
| city | Hampton | Hampton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George P. Phenix Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 66.2).
- •George P. Phenix Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 81%).
- •George P. Phenix Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 75%).
- •Cesar Tarrant Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 87.1%).
- •George P. Phenix Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 16.8).
- •George P. Phenix Elementary is the larger school with 1,438 students compared with 737.
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 Cesar Tarrant Middle better than George P. Phenix Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), George P. Phenix Elementary ranks higher (77.1 vs 66.2 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 Cesar Tarrant Middle and George P. Phenix Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Hampton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Tarrant Middle: 737. George P. Phenix Elementary: 1,438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Tarrant Middle and George P. Phenix Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cesar Tarrant Middle is 271st of 340 and George P. Phenix Elementary is 400th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).