Kempsville Middle vs Larkspur Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kempsville Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
727 students
Larkspur Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,488 students
| Measure | Kempsville Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia | Larkspur Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #106 of 340 | #250 of 340 |
| National rank | #1345 of 15,369 | #3713 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 727 | 1,488 |
| Enrollment | 727 | 1,488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 80% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kempsville Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 68.3).
- •Kempsville Middle does better on math proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Kempsville Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Kempsville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 76.3%).
- •Kempsville Middle does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.1).
- •Larkspur Middle is the larger school with 1,488 students compared with 727.
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 Middle better than Larkspur Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kempsville Middle ranks higher (80.9 vs 68.3 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 Middle and Larkspur Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kempsville Middle: 727. Larkspur Middle: 1,488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kempsville Middle and Larkspur Middle rank in Virginia?
Kempsville Middle is 106th of 340 and Larkspur Middle is 250th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).