Hickory Elementary vs Hickory Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Elementary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students
Hickory Middle
Chesapeake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,285 students
| Measure | Hickory Elementary Chesapeake, Virginia | Hickory Middle Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #254 of 1,142 | #8 of 340 |
| National rank | #2567 of 50,301 | #98 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 695 | 1,285 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 1,285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 90% |
| city | Chesapeake | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.6 vs 84.7).
- •Hickory Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 88%).
- •Hickory Middle does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 84%).
- •Hickory Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 15.7%).
- •Hickory Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.3).
- •Hickory Middle is the larger school with 1,285 students compared with 695.
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 Hickory Elementary better than Hickory Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Middle ranks higher (93.6 vs 84.7 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 Hickory Elementary and Hickory Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Elementary: 695. Hickory Middle: 1,285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Elementary and Hickory Middle rank in Virginia?
Hickory Elementary is 254th of 1,142 and Hickory Middle is 8th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).