Lake Taylor High vs Newtown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Taylor High
Norfolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,107 students
Newtown Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
409 students
| Measure | Lake Taylor High Norfolk, Virginia | Newtown Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 317 | #781 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5533 of 16,910 | #13658 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 1,107 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 1,107 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 81% |
| city | Norfolk | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newtown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 61.1).
- •Newtown Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •Lake Taylor High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 63%).
- •Lake Taylor High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 96.8%).
- •Newtown Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.8).
- •Lake Taylor High is the larger school with 1,107 students compared with 409.
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 Lake Taylor High better than Newtown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Newtown Elementary ranks higher (66.7 vs 61.1 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 Lake Taylor High and Newtown Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Taylor High: 1,107. Newtown Elementary: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Taylor High and Newtown Elementary rank in Virginia?
Lake Taylor High is 285th of 317 and Newtown Elementary is 781st of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).