Frank W. Cox High vs Trantwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank W. Cox High
Virginia Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,631 students
Trantwood Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
561 students
| Measure | Frank W. Cox High Virginia Beach, Virginia | Trantwood Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #61 of 317 | #173 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #809 of 16,910 | #1597 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,631 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 1,631 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 91% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trantwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 83.6).
- •Frank W. Cox High does better on math proficiency (95% vs 91%).
- •Frank W. Cox High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 89%).
- •Trantwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 26.2%).
- •Trantwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.1).
- •Frank W. Cox High is the larger school with 1,631 students compared with 561.
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 Frank W. Cox High better than Trantwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Trantwood Elementary ranks higher (87.2 vs 83.6 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 Frank W. Cox High and Trantwood Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank W. Cox High: 1,631. Trantwood Elementary: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank W. Cox High and Trantwood Elementary rank in Virginia?
Frank W. Cox High is 61st of 317 and Trantwood Elementary is 173rd of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).