Elephant's Fork Elementary vs King's Fork Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elephant's Fork Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students
King's Fork Middle
Suffolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
986 students
| Measure | Elephant's Fork Elementary Suffolk, Virginia | King's Fork Middle Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #859 of 1,142 | #192 of 340 |
| National rank | #15241 of 50,301 | #2852 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 653 | 986 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 986 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 79% |
| city | Suffolk | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King's Fork Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 64.3).
- •Elephant's Fork Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •King's Fork Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 66%).
- •King's Fork Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 69.1%).
- •King's Fork Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.1).
- •King's Fork Middle is the larger school with 986 students compared with 653.
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 Elephant's Fork Elementary better than King's Fork Middle?
On the Success Index (US), King's Fork Middle ranks higher (72.4 vs 64.3 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 Elephant's Fork Elementary and King's Fork Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elephant's Fork Elementary: 653. King's Fork Middle: 986. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elephant's Fork Elementary and King's Fork Middle rank in Virginia?
Elephant's Fork Elementary is 859th of 1,142 and King's Fork Middle is 192nd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).