Mack Benn Jr. Elementary vs Nansemond Parkway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
713 students
Nansemond Parkway Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
| Measure | Mack Benn Jr. Elementary Suffolk, Virginia | Nansemond Parkway Elementary Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #942 of 1,142 | #574 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #17435 of 50,301 | #10200 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 713 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.3% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 82% |
| city | Suffolk | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nansemond Parkway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 61.1).
- •Nansemond Parkway Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Nansemond Parkway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •Nansemond Parkway Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.2).
- •Mack Benn Jr. Elementary is the larger school with 713 students compared with 456.
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 Mack Benn Jr. Elementary better than Nansemond Parkway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nansemond Parkway Elementary ranks higher (71.6 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 Mack Benn Jr. Elementary and Nansemond Parkway Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary: 713. Nansemond Parkway Elementary: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mack Benn Jr. Elementary and Nansemond Parkway Elementary rank in Virginia?
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary is 942nd of 1,142 and Nansemond Parkway Elementary is 574th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).