Kempsville Middle vs Salem Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 3.1 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
Salem Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students
| Measure | Kempsville Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia | Salem Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #106 of 340 | #101 of 340 |
| National rank | #1345 of 15,369 | #1237 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 727 | 1,072 |
| Enrollment | 727 | 1,072 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 91% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.9 vs 81.6).
- •Salem Middle does better on math proficiency (91% vs 82%).
- •Salem Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •Salem Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 42.5%).
- •Kempsville Middle does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.9).
- •Salem Middle is the larger school with 1,072 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 Salem Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kempsville Middle and Salem Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kempsville Middle: 727. Salem Middle: 1,072. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kempsville Middle and Salem Middle rank in Virginia?
Kempsville Middle is 106th of 340 and Salem Middle is 101st of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).