Jolliff Middle vs William E. Waters Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 5.4 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
William E. Waters Middle
Portsmouth · Public middle · Grades 7–8
549 students
| Measure | Jolliff Middle Chesapeake, Virginia | William E. Waters Middle Portsmouth, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 340 | #282 of 340 |
| National rank | #1873 of 15,369 | #4508 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 753 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 753 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 68% |
| city | Chesapeake | Portsmouth |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jolliff Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 64.5).
- •Jolliff Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 68%).
- •Jolliff Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 68%).
- •Jolliff Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 98.9%).
- •Jolliff Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.9).
- •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 William E. Waters Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jolliff Middle ranks higher (77.7 vs 64.5 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 William E. Waters Middle?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Portsmouth in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jolliff Middle: 753. William E. Waters Middle: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jolliff Middle and William E. Waters Middle rank in Virginia?
Jolliff Middle is 129th of 340 and William E. Waters Middle is 282nd of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).