Crittenden Middle vs Sedgefield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 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
Sedgefield Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
| Measure | Crittenden Middle Newport News, Virginia | Sedgefield Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #322 of 340 | #1112 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #6613 of 15,369 | #34550 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 781 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 100.5% |
| Students per teacher | – | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 53% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crittenden Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 36.2).
- •Crittenden Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Crittenden Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 43%).
- •Crittenden Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 100.5%).
- •Crittenden Middle is the larger school with 781 students compared with 425.
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 Sedgefield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Crittenden Middle ranks higher (54.7 vs 36.2 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 Crittenden Middle and Sedgefield Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crittenden Middle: 781. Sedgefield Elementary: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crittenden Middle and Sedgefield Elementary rank in Virginia?
Crittenden Middle is 322nd of 340 and Sedgefield Elementary is 1112th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).