Creekside Elementary vs Western Branch High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
764 students
Western Branch High
Chesapeake · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,138 students
| Measure | Creekside Elementary Suffolk, Virginia | Western Branch High Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #620 of 1,142 | #142 of 317 |
| National rank | #10856 of 50,301 | #2660 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 764 | 2,138 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 2,138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 95% |
| city | Suffolk | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Branch High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 70.6).
- •Western Branch High does better on math proficiency (95% vs 85%).
- •Western Branch High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 75%).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 72.8%).
- •Western Branch High does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.3).
- •Western Branch High is the larger school with 2,138 students compared with 764.
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 Creekside Elementary better than Western Branch High?
On the Success Index (US), Western Branch High ranks higher (72.7 vs 70.6 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 Creekside Elementary and Western Branch High?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Elementary: 764. Western Branch High: 2,138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Elementary and Western Branch High rank in Virginia?
Creekside Elementary is 620th of 1,142 and Western Branch High is 142nd of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).