Ghent K-8 vs Matthew Fontaine Maury High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 292 m 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
Matthew Fontaine Maury High
Norfolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,713 students
| Measure | Ghent K-8 Norfolk, Virginia | Matthew Fontaine Maury High Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #729 of 1,142 | #265 of 317 |
| National rank | #12656 of 50,301 | #4907 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 501 | 1,713 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 1,713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 80% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ghent K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 63.5).
- •Ghent K-8 does better on math proficiency (85% vs 80%).
- •Matthew Fontaine Maury High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Matthew Fontaine Maury High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Ghent K-8 does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.9).
- •Matthew Fontaine Maury High is the larger school with 1,713 students compared with 501.
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 Matthew Fontaine Maury High?
On the Success Index (US), Ghent K-8 ranks higher (68.1 vs 63.5 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 Ghent K-8 and Matthew Fontaine Maury High?
About 292 m in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ghent K-8: 501. Matthew Fontaine Maury High: 1,713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ghent K-8 and Matthew Fontaine Maury High rank in Virginia?
Ghent K-8 is 729th of 1,142 and Matthew Fontaine Maury High is 265th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).