Churchland High vs Northern Shores Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchland High
Portsmouth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,453 students
Northern Shores Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
798 students
| Measure | Churchland High Portsmouth, Virginia | Northern Shores Elementary Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #232 of 317 | #606 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4302 of 16,910 | #10611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,453 | 798 |
| Enrollment | 1,453 | 798 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.4% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 90% |
| city | Portsmouth | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Shores Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 65.9).
- •Churchland High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 90%).
- •Churchland High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 85%).
- •Northern Shores Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 100.4%).
- •Churchland High does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 19.5).
- •Churchland High is the larger school with 1,453 students compared with 798.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Churchland High better than Northern Shores Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Shores Elementary ranks higher (71.0 vs 65.9 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 Churchland High and Northern Shores Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Churchland High: 1,453. Northern Shores Elementary: 798. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Churchland High and Northern Shores Elementary rank in Virginia?
Churchland High is 232nd of 317 and Northern Shores Elementary is 606th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).