Churchland Middle vs Western Branch Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 3.8 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
Western Branch Middle
Chesapeake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students
| Measure | Churchland Middle Portsmouth, Virginia | Western Branch Middle Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #297 of 340 | #146 of 340 |
| National rank | #5065 of 15,369 | #2150 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 798 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 798 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.5% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 83% |
| city | Portsmouth | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Branch Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 61.9).
- •Western Branch Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Western Branch Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Western Branch Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.3% vs 100.5%).
- •Western Branch Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.8).
- •Western Branch Middle is the larger school with 855 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Churchland Middle better than Western Branch Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Western Branch Middle ranks higher (76.2 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 Western Branch Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Churchland Middle: 798. Western Branch Middle: 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Churchland Middle and Western Branch Middle rank in Virginia?
Churchland Middle is 297th of 340 and Western Branch Middle is 146th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).