Governor's School for the Arts vs Ruffner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Governor's School for the Arts
Norfolk · Public other
Ruffner School
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 3–8
576 students
| Measure | Governor's School for the Arts Norfolk, Virginia | Ruffner School Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #332 of 340 |
| National rank | – | #9824 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | – | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | – | 576 |
| Enrollment | – | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | – | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44% |
| 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 Governor's School for the Arts better than Ruffner School?
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 Governor's School for the Arts and Ruffner School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
How do Governor's School for the Arts and Ruffner School rank in Virginia?
Governor's School for the Arts is unranked and Ruffner School is 332nd of 340 among other schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).