Locust Grove Middle vs Virginia Beach Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 227 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locust Grove Middle
Locust Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
685 students
Virginia Beach Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
685 students
| Measure | Locust Grove Middle Locust Grove, Virginia | Virginia Beach Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #186 of 340 | #170 of 340 |
| National rank | #2776 of 15,369 | #2589 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 685 | 685 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 81% |
| city | Locust Grove | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virginia Beach Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 72.8).
- •Virginia Beach Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 73%).
- •Virginia Beach Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Virginia Beach Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 70.8%).
- •Locust Grove Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.3).
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 Middle better than Virginia Beach Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Virginia Beach Middle ranks higher (73.8 vs 72.8 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 Locust Grove Middle and Virginia Beach Middle?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Locust Grove and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locust Grove Middle: 685. Virginia Beach Middle: 685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locust Grove Middle and Virginia Beach Middle rank in Virginia?
Locust Grove Middle is 186th of 340 and Virginia Beach Middle is 170th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).