Great Bridge Primary vs Oscar F. Smith High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Bridge Primary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
610 students
Oscar F. Smith High
Chesapeake · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,264 students
| Measure | Great Bridge Primary Chesapeake, Virginia | Oscar F. Smith High Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #875 of 1,142 | #145 of 317 |
| National rank | #15663 of 50,301 | #2741 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 610 | 2,264 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 2,264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 83% |
| Math proficiency | – | 87% |
| city | Chesapeake | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oscar F. Smith High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 63.7).
- •Great Bridge Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 71.4%).
- •Oscar F. Smith High does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.9).
- •Oscar F. Smith High is the larger school with 2,264 students compared with 610.
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 Primary better than Oscar F. Smith High?
On the Success Index (US), Oscar F. Smith High ranks higher (72.3 vs 63.7 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 Primary and Oscar F. Smith High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Bridge Primary: 610. Oscar F. Smith High: 2,264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Bridge Primary and Oscar F. Smith High rank in Virginia?
Great Bridge Primary is 875th of 1,142 and Oscar F. Smith High is 145th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).