Indian River Middle vs Norfolk Highlands Primary
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 Middle
Chesapeake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
743 students
Norfolk Highlands Primary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
294 students
| Measure | Indian River Middle Chesapeake, Virginia | Norfolk Highlands Primary Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #118 of 340 | #709 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1768 of 15,369 | #12219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 743 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.1% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 82% |
| city | Chesapeake | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian River Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 68.7).
- •Indian River Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Indian River Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •Indian River Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.1% vs 73.5%).
- •Indian River Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.4).
- •Indian River Middle is the larger school with 743 students compared with 294.
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 Middle better than Norfolk Highlands Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Indian River Middle ranks higher (78.3 vs 68.7 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 Indian River Middle and Norfolk Highlands Primary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian River Middle: 743. Norfolk Highlands Primary: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian River Middle and Norfolk Highlands Primary rank in Virginia?
Indian River Middle is 118th of 340 and Norfolk Highlands Primary is 709th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).