Ghent K-8 vs Governor's School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ghent K-8
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades K–8
501 students
Governor's School for the Arts
Norfolk · Public other
| Measure | Ghent K-8 Norfolk, Virginia | Governor's School for the Arts Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #729 of 1,142 | – |
| National rank | #12656 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | – |
| Students | 501 | – |
| Enrollment | 501 | – |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | – |
| Math proficiency | 85% | – |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
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 Ghent K-8 better than Governor's School for the Arts?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ghent K-8 and Governor's School for the Arts?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
How do Ghent K-8 and Governor's School for the Arts rank in Virginia?
Ghent K-8 is 729th of 1,142 and Governor's School for the Arts is unranked among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).