King's Fork High vs Nansemond Parkway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's Fork High
Suffolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,686 students
Nansemond Parkway Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
| Measure | King's Fork High Suffolk, Virginia | Nansemond Parkway Elementary Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #186 of 317 | #574 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3432 of 16,910 | #10200 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,686 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 1,686 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 82% |
| city | Suffolk | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nansemond Parkway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 69.5).
- •King's Fork High does better on math proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •King's Fork High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •King's Fork High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 69.3%).
- •Nansemond Parkway Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.4).
- •King's Fork High is the larger school with 1,686 students compared with 456.
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 King's Fork High better than Nansemond Parkway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nansemond Parkway Elementary ranks higher (71.6 vs 69.5 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 King's Fork High and Nansemond Parkway Elementary?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King's Fork High: 1,686. Nansemond Parkway Elementary: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King's Fork High and Nansemond Parkway Elementary rank in Virginia?
King's Fork High is 186th of 317 and Nansemond Parkway Elementary is 574th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).