Indian River High vs Thurgood Marshall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian River High
Chesapeake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,634 students
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
| Measure | Indian River High Chesapeake, Virginia | Thurgood Marshall Elementary Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #131 of 317 | #449 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2485 of 16,910 | #7807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,634 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 1,634 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 89% |
| city | Chesapeake | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 73.4).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 85%).
- •Indian River High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 72%).
- •Indian River High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 74.9%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.4).
- •Indian River High is the larger school with 1,634 students compared with 395.
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 Indian River High better than Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Elementary ranks higher (75.3 vs 73.4 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 Indian River High and Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian River High: 1,634. Thurgood Marshall Elementary: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian River High and Thurgood Marshall Elementary rank in Virginia?
Indian River High is 131st of 317 and Thurgood Marshall Elementary is 449th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).