Deep Creek Middle vs Hugo A. Owens Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deep Creek Middle
Chesapeake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
764 students
Hugo A. Owens Middle
Chesapeake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,286 students
| Measure | Deep Creek Middle Chesapeake, Virginia | Hugo A. Owens Middle Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #142 of 340 | #19 of 340 |
| National rank | #2113 of 15,369 | #225 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 764 | 1,286 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 1,286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.8% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 92% |
| city | Chesapeake | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hugo A. Owens Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.0 vs 76.3).
- •Hugo A. Owens Middle does better on math proficiency (92% vs 78%).
- •Hugo A. Owens Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 80%).
- •Hugo A. Owens Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 72.8%).
- •Deep Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.1).
- •Hugo A. Owens Middle is the larger school with 1,286 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 Deep Creek Middle better than Hugo A. Owens Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hugo A. Owens Middle ranks higher (91.0 vs 76.3 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 Deep Creek Middle and Hugo A. Owens Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deep Creek Middle: 764. Hugo A. Owens Middle: 1,286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deep Creek Middle and Hugo A. Owens Middle rank in Virginia?
Deep Creek Middle is 142nd of 340 and Hugo A. Owens Middle is 19th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).