Lee M. Waid Elementary vs Newsome Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 307 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lee M. Waid Elementary
Rocky Mount · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
Newsome Park Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
| Measure | Lee M. Waid Elementary Rocky Mount, Virginia | Newsome Park Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 1,142 | #1126 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7450 of 50,301 | #36760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 386 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 51% |
| city | Rocky Mount | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lee M. Waid Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 32.8).
- •Lee M. Waid Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 51%).
- •Lee M. Waid Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 36%).
- •Lee M. Waid Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 98.4%).
- •Lee M. Waid Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.4).
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 Lee M. Waid Elementary better than Newsome Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lee M. Waid Elementary ranks higher (75.8 vs 32.8 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 Lee M. Waid Elementary and Newsome Park Elementary?
About 307 km in a straight line, between Rocky Mount and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lee M. Waid Elementary: 386. Newsome Park Elementary: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lee M. Waid Elementary and Newsome Park Elementary rank in Virginia?
Lee M. Waid Elementary is 431st of 1,142 and Newsome Park Elementary is 1126th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).