John Yeates Middle vs Western Branch High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 8.7 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
Western Branch High
Chesapeake · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,138 students
| Measure | John Yeates Middle Suffolk, Virginia | Western Branch High Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #105 of 340 | #142 of 317 |
| National rank | #1344 of 15,369 | #2660 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 509 | 2,138 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 2,138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 95% |
| city | Suffolk | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Yeates Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 72.7).
- •Western Branch High does better on math proficiency (95% vs 92%).
- •Western Branch High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 83%).
- •John Yeates Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 72.8%).
- •John Yeates Middle does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 14.5).
- •Western Branch High is the larger school with 2,138 students compared with 509.
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 Western Branch High?
On the Success Index (US), John Yeates Middle ranks higher (80.9 vs 72.7 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 John Yeates Middle and Western Branch High?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Yeates Middle: 509. Western Branch High: 2,138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Yeates Middle and Western Branch High rank in Virginia?
John Yeates Middle is 105th of 340 and Western Branch High is 142nd of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).