I.C. Norcom High vs Mount Hermon Preschool Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
I.C. Norcom High
Portsmouth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,009 students
Mount Hermon Preschool Center
Portsmouth · Public other · Grades PK–PK
208 students
| Measure | I.C. Norcom High Portsmouth, Virginia | Mount Hermon Preschool Center Portsmouth, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #264 of 317 | – |
| National rank | #4905 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 1,009 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 1,009 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.7% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | – |
| Math proficiency | 83% | – |
| city | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Hermon Preschool Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.1% vs 100.7%).
- •Mount Hermon Preschool Center does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.5).
- •I.C. Norcom High is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 208.
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 I.C. Norcom High better than Mount Hermon Preschool Center?
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 I.C. Norcom High and Mount Hermon Preschool Center?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
I.C. Norcom High: 1,009. Mount Hermon Preschool Center: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do I.C. Norcom High and Mount Hermon Preschool Center rank in Virginia?
I.C. Norcom High is 264th of 317 and Mount Hermon Preschool Center is unranked among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).