James Monroe Elementary vs Matthew Fontaine Maury High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Monroe Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students
Matthew Fontaine Maury High
Norfolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,713 students
| Measure | James Monroe Elementary Norfolk, Virginia | Matthew Fontaine Maury High Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1119 of 1,142 | #265 of 317 |
| National rank | #35270 of 50,301 | #4907 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 299 | 1,713 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 1,713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 80% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthew Fontaine Maury High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 35.0).
- •Matthew Fontaine Maury High does better on math proficiency (80% vs 42%).
- •Matthew Fontaine Maury High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 37%).
- •Matthew Fontaine Maury High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 99.7%).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.9).
- •Matthew Fontaine Maury High is the larger school with 1,713 students compared with 299.
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 James Monroe Elementary better than Matthew Fontaine Maury High?
On the Success Index (US), Matthew Fontaine Maury High ranks higher (63.5 vs 35.0 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 James Monroe Elementary and Matthew Fontaine Maury High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Monroe Elementary: 299. Matthew Fontaine Maury High: 1,713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Monroe Elementary and Matthew Fontaine Maury High rank in Virginia?
James Monroe Elementary is 1119th of 1,142 and Matthew Fontaine Maury High is 265th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).