Mack Benn Jr. Elementary vs Nansemond River High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 5.6 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 River High
Suffolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,683 students
| Measure | Mack Benn Jr. Elementary Suffolk, Virginia | Nansemond River High Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #942 of 1,142 | #164 of 317 |
| National rank | #17435 of 50,301 | #3056 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 713 | 1,683 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 1,683 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.3% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 91% |
| city | Suffolk | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nansemond River High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 61.1).
- •Nansemond River High does better on math proficiency (91% vs 71%).
- •Nansemond River High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 60%).
- •Nansemond River High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 69.3%).
- •Nansemond River High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.2).
- •Nansemond River High is the larger school with 1,683 students compared with 713.
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 River High?
On the Success Index (US), Nansemond River High ranks higher (71.0 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 River High?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary: 713. Nansemond River High: 1,683. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mack Benn Jr. Elementary and Nansemond River High rank in Virginia?
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary is 942nd of 1,142 and Nansemond River High is 164th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).