Independence Middle vs Thoroughgood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,193 students
Thoroughgood Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
767 students
| Measure | Independence Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia | Thoroughgood Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #113 of 340 | #252 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1496 of 15,369 | #2541 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,193 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 1,193 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 91% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thoroughgood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 79.9).
- •Thoroughgood Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 86%).
- •Thoroughgood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 84%).
- •Thoroughgood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 47.3%).
- •Independence Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.7).
- •Independence Middle is the larger school with 1,193 students compared with 767.
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 Independence Middle better than Thoroughgood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thoroughgood Elementary ranks higher (84.8 vs 79.9 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 Independence Middle and Thoroughgood Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Middle: 1,193. Thoroughgood Elementary: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Middle and Thoroughgood Elementary rank in Virginia?
Independence Middle is 113th of 340 and Thoroughgood Elementary is 252nd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).