Great Bridge Middle vs Oscar F. Smith High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.0 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
Oscar F. Smith High
Chesapeake · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,264 students
| Measure | Great Bridge Middle Chesapeake, Virginia | Oscar F. Smith High Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #23 of 340 | #145 of 317 |
| National rank | #239 of 15,369 | #2741 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,309 | 2,264 |
| Enrollment | 1,309 | 2,264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 87% |
| city | Chesapeake | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Bridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 72.3).
- •Great Bridge Middle does better on math proficiency (91% vs 87%).
- •Great Bridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 83%).
- •Great Bridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 71.4%).
- •Oscar F. Smith High does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.9).
- •Oscar F. Smith High is the larger school with 2,264 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 Oscar F. Smith High?
On the Success Index (US), Great Bridge Middle ranks higher (90.8 vs 72.3 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 Oscar F. Smith High?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Bridge Middle: 1,309. Oscar F. Smith High: 2,264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Bridge Middle and Oscar F. Smith High rank in Virginia?
Great Bridge Middle is 23rd of 340 and Oscar F. Smith High is 145th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).