Locust Grove Elementary vs Portlock Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 217 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locust Grove Elementary
Locust Grove · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
519 students
Portlock Primary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
518 students
| Measure | Locust Grove Elementary Locust Grove, Virginia | Portlock Primary Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #613 of 1,142 | #1065 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #10733 of 50,301 | #25582 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 519 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | – |
| Math proficiency | 88% | – |
| city | Locust Grove | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Locust Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 49.4).
- •Locust Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.6% vs 74.3%).
- •Portlock Primary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.7).
- •Locust Grove Elementary is the larger school with 519 students compared with 518.
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 Locust Grove Elementary better than Portlock Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Locust Grove Elementary ranks higher (70.8 vs 49.4 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 Locust Grove Elementary and Portlock Primary?
About 217 km in a straight line, between Locust Grove and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locust Grove Elementary: 519. Portlock Primary: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locust Grove Elementary and Portlock Primary rank in Virginia?
Locust Grove Elementary is 613th of 1,142 and Portlock Primary is 1065th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).