George J. McIntosh Elementary vs Southside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 89 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George J. McIntosh Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
Southside Elementary
Dinwiddie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
| Measure | George J. McIntosh Elementary Newport News, Virginia | Southside Elementary Dinwiddie, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1136 of 1,142 | #659 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #41923 of 50,301 | #11419 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 446 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.7% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 89% |
| city | Newport News | Dinwiddie |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 24.6).
- •Southside Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 40%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 40%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 100.7%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.8).
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 George J. McIntosh Elementary better than Southside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Elementary ranks higher (69.9 vs 24.6 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 George J. McIntosh Elementary and Southside Elementary?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Dinwiddie in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George J. McIntosh Elementary: 446. Southside Elementary: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George J. McIntosh Elementary and Southside Elementary rank in Virginia?
George J. McIntosh Elementary is 1136th of 1,142 and Southside Elementary is 659th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).