Cradock Middle vs Douglass Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cradock Middle
Portsmouth · Public middle · Grades 7–8
516 students
Douglass Park Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
510 students
| Measure | Cradock Middle Portsmouth, Virginia | Douglass Park Elementary Portsmouth, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #330 of 340 | #1110 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7605 of 15,369 | #33963 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 516 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.5% | 102.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 46% |
| city | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cradock Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 37.0).
- •Cradock Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 46%).
- •Cradock Middle does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Douglass Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (102.9% vs 103.5%).
- •Cradock Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.5).
- •Cradock Middle is the larger school with 516 students compared with 510.
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 Cradock Middle better than Douglass Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cradock Middle ranks higher (50.2 vs 37.0 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 Cradock Middle and Douglass Park Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cradock Middle: 516. Douglass Park Elementary: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cradock Middle and Douglass Park Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cradock Middle is 330th of 340 and Douglass Park Elementary is 1110th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).