Florence Bowser Elementary vs John Yeates Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Bowser Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
926 students
John Yeates Middle
Suffolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
| Measure | Florence Bowser Elementary Suffolk, Virginia | John Yeates Middle Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1132 of 1,142 | #105 of 340 |
| National rank | #39192 of 50,301 | #1344 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 926 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 926 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.3% | 69.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 83% |
| Math proficiency | – | 92% |
| city | Suffolk | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Yeates Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 29.0).
- •Florence Bowser Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.3% vs 69.5%).
- •John Yeates Middle does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 21.0).
- •Florence Bowser Elementary is the larger school with 926 students compared with 509.
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 Florence Bowser Elementary better than John Yeates Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Yeates Middle ranks higher (80.9 vs 29.0 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 Florence Bowser Elementary and John Yeates Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Bowser Elementary: 926. John Yeates Middle: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Bowser Elementary and John Yeates Middle rank in Virginia?
Florence Bowser Elementary is 1132nd of 1,142 and John Yeates Middle is 105th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).