John B. Dey Elementary vs Trantwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John B. Dey Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
744 students
Trantwood Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
561 students
| Measure | John B. Dey Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Trantwood Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #236 of 1,142 | #173 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2363 of 50,301 | #1597 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 744 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 91% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trantwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 85.2).
- •John B. Dey Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 91%).
- •John B. Dey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 89%).
- •John B. Dey Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 23.2%).
- •Trantwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.1).
- •John B. Dey Elementary is the larger school with 744 students compared with 561.
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 John B. Dey Elementary better than Trantwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Trantwood Elementary ranks higher (87.2 vs 85.2 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 John B. Dey Elementary and Trantwood Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John B. Dey Elementary: 744. Trantwood Elementary: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John B. Dey Elementary and Trantwood Elementary rank in Virginia?
John B. Dey Elementary is 236th of 1,142 and Trantwood Elementary is 173rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).