Crittenden Middle vs Mary W. Jackson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crittenden Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
Mary W. Jackson Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
| Measure | Crittenden Middle Newport News, Virginia | Mary W. Jackson Elementary Hampton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #322 of 340 | #694 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #6613 of 15,369 | #12019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 781 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 87% |
| city | Newport News | Hampton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary W. Jackson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 54.7).
- •Mary W. Jackson Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 61%).
- •Mary W. Jackson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 59%).
- •Mary W. Jackson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.6% vs 98.3%).
- •Crittenden Middle is the larger school with 781 students compared with 343.
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 Crittenden Middle better than Mary W. Jackson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mary W. Jackson Elementary ranks higher (69.0 vs 54.7 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 Crittenden Middle and Mary W. Jackson Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Hampton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crittenden Middle: 781. Mary W. Jackson Elementary: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crittenden Middle and Mary W. Jackson Elementary rank in Virginia?
Crittenden Middle is 322nd of 340 and Mary W. Jackson Elementary is 694th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).