First Colonial High vs John B. Dey Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
First Colonial High
Virginia Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,727 students
John B. Dey Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
744 students
| Measure | First Colonial High Virginia Beach, Virginia | John B. Dey Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #90 of 317 | #236 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1121 of 16,910 | #2363 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,727 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 94% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John B. Dey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 81.0).
- •John B. Dey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 90%).
- •John B. Dey Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 31%).
- •John B. Dey Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 18.4).
- •First Colonial High is the larger school with 1,727 students compared with 744.
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 First Colonial High better than John B. Dey Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John B. Dey Elementary ranks higher (85.2 vs 81.0 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 First Colonial High and John B. Dey Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Colonial High: 1,727. John B. Dey Elementary: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Colonial High and John B. Dey Elementary rank in Virginia?
First Colonial High is 90th of 317 and John B. Dey Elementary is 236th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).