First Colonial High vs Lynnhaven Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 953 m 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
Lynnhaven Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
727 students
| Measure | First Colonial High Virginia Beach, Virginia | Lynnhaven Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #90 of 317 | #156 of 340 |
| National rank | #1121 of 16,910 | #2306 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,727 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 84% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •First Colonial High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 75.3).
- •First Colonial High does better on math proficiency (94% vs 84%).
- •First Colonial High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 84%).
- •First Colonial High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 93.8%).
- •Lynnhaven Middle does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 18.4).
- •First Colonial High is the larger school with 1,727 students compared with 727.
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 Lynnhaven Middle?
On the Success Index (US), First Colonial High ranks higher (81.0 vs 75.3 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 First Colonial High and Lynnhaven Middle?
About 953 m in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Colonial High: 1,727. Lynnhaven Middle: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Colonial High and Lynnhaven Middle rank in Virginia?
First Colonial High is 90th of 317 and Lynnhaven Middle is 156th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).