Great Bridge Intermediate vs New Castle Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Bridge Intermediate
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
728 students
New Castle Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
728 students
| Measure | Great Bridge Intermediate Chesapeake, Virginia | New Castle Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #249 of 1,142 | #276 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2517 of 50,301 | #2911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 728 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.1% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 93% |
| city | Chesapeake | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.8 vs 84.0).
- •New Castle Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 84%).
- •Great Bridge Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 23.1%).
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 Great Bridge Intermediate better than New Castle Elementary?
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 Great Bridge Intermediate and New Castle Elementary?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Bridge Intermediate: 728. New Castle Elementary: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Bridge Intermediate and New Castle Elementary rank in Virginia?
Great Bridge Intermediate is 249th of 1,142 and New Castle Elementary is 276th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).