Douglass Park Elementary vs George W. Watkins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 104 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglass Park Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
510 students
George W. Watkins Elementary
Quinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
510 students
| Measure | Douglass Park Elementary Portsmouth, Virginia | George W. Watkins Elementary Quinton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1110 of 1,142 | #194 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #33963 of 50,301 | #1862 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 510 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.9% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 89% |
| city | Portsmouth | Quinton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George W. Watkins Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 37.0).
- •George W. Watkins Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 46%).
- •George W. Watkins Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 52%).
- •George W. Watkins Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 102.9%).
- •George W. Watkins Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.5).
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 Douglass Park Elementary better than George W. Watkins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), George W. Watkins Elementary ranks higher (86.4 vs 37.0 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 Douglass Park Elementary and George W. Watkins Elementary?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Quinton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglass Park Elementary: 510. George W. Watkins Elementary: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglass Park Elementary and George W. Watkins Elementary rank in Virginia?
Douglass Park Elementary is 1110th of 1,142 and George W. Watkins Elementary is 194th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).