Crestwood Middle vs Oscar F. Smith High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crestwood Middle
Chesapeake ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
557 students
Oscar F. Smith High
Chesapeake ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
2,264 students
| Measure | Crestwood Middle Chesapeake, Virginia | Oscar F. Smith High Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #124 of 340 | #145 of 317 |
| National rank | #1843 of 15,369 | #2741 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6โ8 | Grades 9โ12 |
| Students | 557 | 2,264 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 2,264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 87% |
| city | Chesapeake | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขCrestwood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 72.3).
- โขOscar F. Smith High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- โขOscar F. Smith High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 78%).
- โขOscar F. Smith High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 73.1%).
- โขCrestwood Middle does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.7).
- โขOscar F. Smith High is the larger school with 2,264 students compared with 557.
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 Crestwood Middle better than Oscar F. Smith High?
On the Success Index (US), Crestwood Middle ranks higher (77.8 vs 72.3 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 Crestwood Middle and Oscar F. Smith High?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestwood Middle: 557. Oscar F. Smith High: 2,264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestwood Middle and Oscar F. Smith High rank in Virginia?
Crestwood Middle is 124th of 340 and Oscar F. Smith High is 145th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).