Kempsville High vs Kempsville Meadows Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kempsville High
Virginia Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,046 students
Kempsville Meadows Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students
| Measure | Kempsville High Virginia Beach, Virginia | Kempsville Meadows Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #105 of 317 | #148 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1524 of 16,910 | #1360 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,046 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 90% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kempsville Meadows Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 78.4).
- •Kempsville High does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 83%).
- •Kempsville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 43.8%).
- •Kempsville Meadows Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.5).
- •Kempsville High is the larger school with 2,046 students compared with 438.
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 High better than Kempsville Meadows Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kempsville Meadows Elementary ranks higher (87.8 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 High and Kempsville Meadows Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kempsville High: 2,046. Kempsville Meadows Elementary: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kempsville High and Kempsville Meadows Elementary rank in Virginia?
Kempsville High is 105th of 317 and Kempsville Meadows Elementary is 148th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).