Great Bridge Middle vs Hickory High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Bridge Middle
Chesapeake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,309 students
Hickory High
Chesapeake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,600 students
| Measure | Great Bridge Middle Chesapeake, Virginia | Hickory High Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #23 of 340 | #8 of 317 |
| National rank | #239 of 15,369 | #191 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,309 | 1,600 |
| Enrollment | 1,309 | 1,600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 11.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 97% |
| city | Chesapeake | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (90.8 vs 90.9).
- •Hickory High does better on math proficiency (97% vs 91%).
- •Hickory High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 92%).
- •Hickory High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 14.5%).
- •Hickory High does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.9).
- •Hickory High is the larger school with 1,600 students compared with 1,309.
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 Middle better than Hickory High?
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 Middle and Hickory High?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Bridge Middle: 1,309. Hickory High: 1,600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Bridge Middle and Hickory High rank in Virginia?
Great Bridge Middle is 23rd of 340 and Hickory High is 8th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).