Churchland Preschool Center vs Colonel Fred Cherry Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchland Preschool Center
Portsmouth · Public other · Grades PK–PK
112 students
Colonel Fred Cherry Middle
Suffolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students
| Measure | Churchland Preschool Center Portsmouth, Virginia | Colonel Fred Cherry Middle Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #115 of 340 |
| National rank | – | #1657 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 112 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 112 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 83% |
| Math proficiency | – | 87% |
| city | Portsmouth | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Churchland Preschool Center does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.9).
- •Colonel Fred Cherry Middle is the larger school with 736 students compared with 112.
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 Preschool Center better than Colonel Fred Cherry Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Churchland Preschool Center and Colonel Fred Cherry Middle?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Churchland Preschool Center: 112. Colonel Fred Cherry Middle: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Churchland Preschool Center and Colonel Fred Cherry Middle rank in Virginia?
Churchland Preschool Center is unranked and Colonel Fred Cherry Middle is 115th of 340 among other schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).