Great Neck Middle vs Trantwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Neck Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,039 students
Trantwood Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
561 students
| Measure | Great Neck Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia | Trantwood Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #73 of 340 | #173 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #598 of 15,369 | #1597 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,039 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 91% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.4 vs 87.2).
- •Great Neck Middle does better on math proficiency (94% vs 91%).
- •Great Neck Middle does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 89%).
- •Trantwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 30.1%).
- •Trantwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 15.7).
- •Great Neck Middle is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 561.
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 Neck Middle better than Trantwood 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 Neck Middle and Trantwood Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Neck Middle: 1,039. Trantwood Elementary: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Neck Middle and Trantwood Elementary rank in Virginia?
Great Neck Middle is 73rd of 340 and Trantwood Elementary is 173rd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).