I.C. Norcom High vs Westhaven Elementary
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.
I.C. Norcom High
Portsmouth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,009 students
Westhaven Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
401 students
| Measure | I.C. Norcom High Portsmouth, Virginia | Westhaven Elementary Portsmouth, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #264 of 317 | #1036 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4905 of 16,910 | #22749 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,009 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 1,009 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 61% |
| city | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •I.C. Norcom High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 53.5).
- •I.C. Norcom High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 61%).
- •I.C. Norcom High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 56%).
- •Westhaven Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100% vs 100.7%).
- •Westhaven Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.5).
- •I.C. Norcom High is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 401.
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 Westhaven Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), I.C. Norcom High ranks higher (63.5 vs 53.5 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 I.C. Norcom High and Westhaven Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
I.C. Norcom High: 1,009. Westhaven Elementary: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do I.C. Norcom High and Westhaven Elementary rank in Virginia?
I.C. Norcom High is 264th of 317 and Westhaven Elementary is 1036th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).