Colonel Fred Cherry Middle vs Western Branch Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonel Fred Cherry Middle
Suffolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students
Western Branch Middle
Chesapeake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students
| Measure | Colonel Fred Cherry Middle Suffolk, Virginia | Western Branch Middle Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #115 of 340 | #146 of 340 |
| National rank | #1657 of 15,369 | #2150 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 736 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 83% |
| city | Suffolk | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonel Fred Cherry Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 76.2).
- •Colonel Fred Cherry Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Colonel Fred Cherry Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Colonel Fred Cherry Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 73.3%).
- •Colonel Fred Cherry Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.6).
- •Western Branch Middle is the larger school with 855 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 Colonel Fred Cherry Middle better than Western Branch Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Colonel Fred Cherry Middle ranks higher (78.9 vs 76.2 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 Colonel Fred Cherry Middle and Western Branch Middle?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonel Fred Cherry Middle: 736. Western Branch Middle: 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonel Fred Cherry Middle and Western Branch Middle rank in Virginia?
Colonel Fred Cherry Middle is 115th of 340 and Western Branch Middle is 146th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).