Fairfield Elementary vs Kempsville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students
Kempsville Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
727 students
| Measure | Fairfield Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Kempsville Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #314 of 1,142 | #106 of 340 |
| National rank | #3886 of 50,301 | #1345 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 478 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 82% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 80.9).
- •Fairfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 82%).
- •Fairfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 42.5%).
- •Kempsville Middle does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.9).
- •Kempsville Middle is the larger school with 727 students compared with 478.
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 Fairfield Elementary better than Kempsville Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield Elementary ranks higher (82.0 vs 80.9 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 Fairfield Elementary and Kempsville Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Elementary: 478. Kempsville Middle: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Elementary and Kempsville Middle rank in Virginia?
Fairfield Elementary is 314th of 1,142 and Kempsville Middle is 106th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).