Churchland Middle vs Colonel Fred Cherry Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchland Middle
Portsmouth · Public middle · Grades 7–8
798 students
Colonel Fred Cherry Middle
Suffolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students
| Measure | Churchland Middle Portsmouth, Virginia | Colonel Fred Cherry Middle Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #297 of 340 | #115 of 340 |
| National rank | #5065 of 15,369 | #1657 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 798 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 798 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.5% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| city | Portsmouth | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonel Fred Cherry Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 61.9).
- •Colonel Fred Cherry Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Colonel Fred Cherry Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 72%).
- •Colonel Fred Cherry Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 100.5%).
- •Colonel Fred Cherry Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.8).
- •Churchland Middle is the larger school with 798 students compared with 736.
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 Churchland Middle better than Colonel Fred Cherry Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Colonel Fred Cherry Middle ranks higher (78.9 vs 61.9 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 Middle and Colonel Fred Cherry Middle?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Churchland Middle: 798. Colonel Fred Cherry Middle: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Churchland Middle and Colonel Fred Cherry Middle rank in Virginia?
Churchland Middle is 297th of 340 and Colonel Fred Cherry Middle is 115th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).