Jolliff Middle vs Southwestern Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jolliff Middle
Chesapeake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
753 students
Southwestern Elementary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students
| Measure | Jolliff Middle Chesapeake, Virginia | Southwestern Elementary Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #129 of 340 | #699 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1873 of 15,369 | #12098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 753 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 753 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 78% |
| city | Chesapeake | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jolliff Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 68.9).
- •Jolliff Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 78%).
- •Jolliff Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 66%).
- •Jolliff Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 74.1%).
- •Jolliff Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.7).
- •Jolliff Middle is the larger school with 753 students compared with 549.
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 Jolliff Middle better than Southwestern Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jolliff Middle ranks higher (77.7 vs 68.9 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 Jolliff Middle and Southwestern Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jolliff Middle: 753. Southwestern Elementary: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jolliff Middle and Southwestern Elementary rank in Virginia?
Jolliff Middle is 129th of 340 and Southwestern Elementary is 699th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).