Florence Bowser Elementary vs Jolliff Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 7.7 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
Jolliff Middle
Chesapeake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
753 students
| Measure | Florence Bowser Elementary Suffolk, Virginia | Jolliff Middle Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1132 of 1,142 | #129 of 340 |
| National rank | #39192 of 50,301 | #1873 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 926 | 753 |
| Enrollment | 926 | 753 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.3% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 81% |
| Math proficiency | – | 87% |
| city | Suffolk | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jolliff Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 29.0).
- •Florence Bowser Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.3% vs 73.8%).
- •Jolliff Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 21.0).
- •Florence Bowser Elementary is the larger school with 926 students compared with 753.
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 Jolliff Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jolliff Middle ranks higher (77.7 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 Jolliff Middle?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Bowser Elementary: 926. Jolliff Middle: 753. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Bowser Elementary and Jolliff Middle rank in Virginia?
Florence Bowser Elementary is 1132nd of 1,142 and Jolliff Middle is 129th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).