Cradock Middle vs William E. Waters Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 3.9 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
William E. Waters Middle
Portsmouth · Public middle · Grades 7–8
549 students
| Measure | Cradock Middle Portsmouth, Virginia | William E. Waters Middle Portsmouth, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #330 of 340 | #282 of 340 |
| National rank | #7605 of 15,369 | #4508 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 516 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.5% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 68% |
| city | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William E. Waters Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 50.2).
- •William E. Waters Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 58%).
- •William E. Waters Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 54%).
- •William E. Waters Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 103.5%).
- •William E. Waters Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.6).
- •William E. Waters Middle is the larger school with 549 students compared with 516.
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 William E. Waters Middle?
On the Success Index (US), William E. Waters Middle ranks higher (64.5 vs 50.2 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 Cradock Middle and William E. Waters Middle?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cradock Middle: 516. William E. Waters Middle: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cradock Middle and William E. Waters Middle rank in Virginia?
Cradock Middle is 330th of 340 and William E. Waters Middle is 282nd of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).