King's Fork Middle vs Nansemond Parkway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's Fork Middle
Suffolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
986 students
Nansemond Parkway Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
| Measure | King's Fork Middle Suffolk, Virginia | Nansemond Parkway Elementary Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #192 of 340 | #574 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2852 of 15,369 | #10200 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 986 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 986 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| city | Suffolk | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.4 vs 71.6).
- •Nansemond Parkway Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Nansemond Parkway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •King's Fork Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 69.3%).
- •King's Fork Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.7).
- •King's Fork Middle is the larger school with 986 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 Middle better than Nansemond Parkway Elementary?
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 King's Fork Middle and Nansemond Parkway Elementary?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King's Fork Middle: 986. Nansemond Parkway Elementary: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King's Fork Middle and Nansemond Parkway Elementary rank in Virginia?
King's Fork Middle is 192nd of 340 and Nansemond Parkway Elementary is 574th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).