John Yeates Middle vs Nansemond Parkway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Yeates Middle
Suffolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
Nansemond Parkway Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
| Measure | John Yeates Middle Suffolk, Virginia | Nansemond Parkway Elementary Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #105 of 340 | #574 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1344 of 15,369 | #10200 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 509 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 82% |
| city | Suffolk | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Yeates Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 71.6).
- •John Yeates Middle does better on math proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •John Yeates Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Nansemond Parkway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.3% vs 69.5%).
- •John Yeates Middle does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.7).
- •John Yeates Middle is the larger school with 509 students compared with 456.
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 Yeates Middle better than Nansemond Parkway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Yeates Middle ranks higher (80.9 vs 71.6 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 Yeates Middle and Nansemond Parkway Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Yeates Middle: 509. Nansemond Parkway Elementary: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Yeates Middle and Nansemond Parkway Elementary rank in Virginia?
John Yeates Middle is 105th of 340 and Nansemond Parkway Elementary is 574th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).