L.F. Palmer Elementary vs Tabb Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L.F. Palmer Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
Tabb Middle
Yorktown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
968 students
| Measure | L.F. Palmer Elementary Newport News, Virginia | Tabb Middle Yorktown, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1030 of 1,142 | #82 of 340 |
| National rank | #21874 of 50,301 | #836 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 465 | 968 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 968 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 96% |
| city | Newport News | Yorktown |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tabb Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 54.7).
- •Tabb Middle does better on math proficiency (96% vs 75%).
- •Tabb Middle does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 64%).
- •Tabb Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 98.3%).
- •Tabb Middle is the larger school with 968 students compared with 465.
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 L.F. Palmer Elementary better than Tabb Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Tabb Middle ranks higher (84.4 vs 54.7 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 L.F. Palmer Elementary and Tabb Middle?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Yorktown in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L.F. Palmer Elementary: 465. Tabb Middle: 968. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L.F. Palmer Elementary and Tabb Middle rank in Virginia?
L.F. Palmer Elementary is 1030th of 1,142 and Tabb Middle is 82nd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).