King's Fork High vs Nansemond River High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 7.0 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 River High
Suffolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,683 students
| Measure | King's Fork High Suffolk, Virginia | Nansemond River High Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #186 of 317 | #164 of 317 |
| National rank | #3432 of 16,910 | #3056 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,686 | 1,683 |
| Enrollment | 1,686 | 1,683 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 91% |
| city | Suffolk | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nansemond River High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 69.5).
- •Nansemond River High does better on math proficiency (91% vs 89%).
- •Nansemond River High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 86%).
- •King's Fork High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 68.9%).
- •Nansemond River High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.4).
- •King's Fork High is the larger school with 1,686 students compared with 1,683.
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 River High?
On the Success Index (US), Nansemond River High ranks higher (71.0 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 River High?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King's Fork High: 1,686. Nansemond River High: 1,683. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King's Fork High and Nansemond River High rank in Virginia?
King's Fork High is 186th of 317 and Nansemond River High is 164th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).