Kempsville Elementary vs Kempsville High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 299 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kempsville Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
Kempsville High
Virginia Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,046 students
| Measure | Kempsville Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Kempsville High Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #172 of 1,142 | #105 of 317 |
| National rank | #1582 of 50,301 | #1524 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 498 | 2,046 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 2,046 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 90% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kempsville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 78.4).
- •Kempsville Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 90%).
- •Kempsville High does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 89%).
- •Kempsville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 41%).
- •Kempsville Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.5).
- •Kempsville High is the larger school with 2,046 students compared with 498.
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 Kempsville Elementary better than Kempsville High?
On the Success Index (US), Kempsville Elementary ranks higher (87.2 vs 78.4 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 Kempsville Elementary and Kempsville High?
About 299 m in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kempsville Elementary: 498. Kempsville High: 2,046. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kempsville Elementary and Kempsville High rank in Virginia?
Kempsville Elementary is 172nd of 1,142 and Kempsville High is 105th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).