J. Frank Hillyard Middle vs Kempsville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 307 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. Frank Hillyard Middle
Broadway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
726 students
Kempsville Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
727 students
| Measure | J. Frank Hillyard Middle Broadway, Virginia | Kempsville Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #201 of 340 | #106 of 340 |
| National rank | #2985 of 15,369 | #1345 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 726 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 726 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 82% |
| city | Broadway | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kempsville Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 71.7).
- •Kempsville Middle does better on math proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Kempsville Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Kempsville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 66.1%).
- •J. Frank Hillyard Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.5).
- •Kempsville Middle is the larger school with 727 students compared with 726.
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 J. Frank Hillyard Middle better than Kempsville Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kempsville Middle ranks higher (80.9 vs 71.7 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 J. Frank Hillyard Middle and Kempsville Middle?
About 307 km in a straight line, between Broadway and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. Frank Hillyard Middle: 726. Kempsville Middle: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. Frank Hillyard Middle and Kempsville Middle rank in Virginia?
J. Frank Hillyard Middle is 201st of 340 and Kempsville Middle is 106th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).