Great Bridge Middle vs Hickory Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 6.5 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 Middle
Chesapeake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,285 students
| Measure | Great Bridge Middle Chesapeake, Virginia | Hickory Middle Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #23 of 340 | #8 of 340 |
| National rank | #239 of 15,369 | #98 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,309 | 1,285 |
| Enrollment | 1,309 | 1,285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 90% |
| city | Chesapeake | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.6 vs 90.8).
- •Great Bridge Middle does better on math proficiency (91% vs 90%).
- •Great Bridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 88%).
- •Hickory Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 14.5%).
- •Hickory Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.9).
- •Great Bridge Middle is the larger school with 1,309 students compared with 1,285.
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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Middle ranks higher (93.6 vs 90.8 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 Great Bridge Middle and Hickory Middle?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Bridge Middle: 1,309. Hickory Middle: 1,285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Bridge Middle and Hickory Middle rank in Virginia?
Great Bridge Middle is 23rd of 340 and Hickory Middle is 8th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).