Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle vs King's Fork Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 42 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
988 students
King's Fork Middle
Suffolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
986 students
| Measure | Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle Newport News, Virginia | King's Fork Middle Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #292 of 340 | #192 of 340 |
| National rank | #4880 of 15,369 | #2852 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 988 | 986 |
| Enrollment | 988 | 986 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 79% |
| city | Newport News | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King's Fork Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 62.7).
- •King's Fork Middle does better on math proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •King's Fork Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •King's Fork Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 98.2%).
- •Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle is the larger school with 988 students compared with 986.
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 Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle better than King's Fork Middle?
On the Success Index (US), King's Fork Middle ranks higher (72.4 vs 62.7 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 Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle and King's Fork Middle?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle: 988. King's Fork Middle: 986. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle and King's Fork Middle rank in Virginia?
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle is 292nd of 340 and King's Fork Middle is 192nd of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).