Churchland Middle vs Northern Shores Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.1 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
Northern Shores Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
798 students
| Measure | Churchland Middle Portsmouth, Virginia | Northern Shores Elementary Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #297 of 340 | #606 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5065 of 15,369 | #10611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 798 | 798 |
| Enrollment | 798 | 798 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.5% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 90% |
| city | Portsmouth | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Shores Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 61.9).
- •Northern Shores Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 77%).
- •Northern Shores Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 72%).
- •Northern Shores Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 100.5%).
- •Churchland Middle does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 19.5).
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 Northern Shores Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Shores Elementary ranks higher (71.0 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 Northern Shores Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Churchland Middle: 798. Northern Shores Elementary: 798. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Churchland Middle and Northern Shores Elementary rank in Virginia?
Churchland Middle is 297th of 340 and Northern Shores Elementary is 606th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).