Cradock Middle vs Rena B. Wright Primary
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.
Cradock Middle
Portsmouth Β· Public middle Β· Grades 7β8
516 students
Rena B. Wright Primary
Chesapeake Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ2
300 students
| Measure | Cradock Middle Portsmouth, Virginia | Rena B. Wright Primary Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #330 of 340 | #1064 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7605 of 15,369 | #25460 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7β8 | Grades PKβ2 |
| Students | 516 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.5% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | β |
| Math proficiency | 58% | β |
| city | Portsmouth | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.2 vs 49.6).
- β’Rena B. Wright Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 103.5%).
- β’Rena B. Wright Primary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.6).
- β’Cradock Middle is the larger school with 516 students compared with 300.
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 Rena B. Wright Primary?
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 Cradock Middle and Rena B. Wright Primary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cradock Middle: 516. Rena B. Wright Primary: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cradock Middle and Rena B. Wright Primary rank in Virginia?
Cradock Middle is 330th of 340 and Rena B. Wright Primary is 1064th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).