Jackson Memorial Elementary vs St. Helena Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 408 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Memorial Elementary
Austinville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
229 students
St. Helena Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
229 students
| Measure | Jackson Memorial Elementary Austinville, Virginia | St. Helena Elementary Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #443 of 1,142 | #1117 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7664 of 50,301 | #35063 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 229 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 42% |
| city | Austinville | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Memorial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 35.4).
- •Jackson Memorial Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •Jackson Memorial Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •Jackson Memorial Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 99.6%).
- •St. Helena Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.7).
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 Jackson Memorial Elementary better than St. Helena Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Memorial Elementary ranks higher (75.5 vs 35.4 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 Jackson Memorial Elementary and St. Helena Elementary?
About 408 km in a straight line, between Austinville and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Memorial Elementary: 229. St. Helena Elementary: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Memorial Elementary and St. Helena Elementary rank in Virginia?
Jackson Memorial Elementary is 443rd of 1,142 and St. Helena Elementary is 1117th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).