Creekside Elementary vs Western Branch Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 5.3 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 Middle
Chesapeake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students
| Measure | Creekside Elementary Suffolk, Virginia | Western Branch Middle Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #620 of 1,142 | #146 of 340 |
| National rank | #10856 of 50,301 | #2150 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 764 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 83% |
| city | Suffolk | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Branch Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 70.6).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 83%).
- •Western Branch Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 73.3%).
- •Western Branch Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.3).
- •Western Branch Middle is the larger school with 855 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Western Branch Middle ranks higher (76.2 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 Middle?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Elementary: 764. Western Branch Middle: 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Elementary and Western Branch Middle rank in Virginia?
Creekside Elementary is 620th of 1,142 and Western Branch Middle is 146th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).