Matthew Fontaine Maury High vs P.B. Young Sr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthew Fontaine Maury High
Norfolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,713 students
P.B. Young Sr. Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
241 students
| Measure | Matthew Fontaine Maury High Norfolk, Virginia | P.B. Young Sr. Elementary Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 317 | #1134 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4907 of 16,910 | #40724 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 1,713 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 1,713 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 101.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | – |
| Math proficiency | 80% | – |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthew Fontaine Maury High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 26.5).
- •Matthew Fontaine Maury High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 101.2%).
- •P.B. Young Sr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.9).
- •Matthew Fontaine Maury High is the larger school with 1,713 students compared with 241.
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 Matthew Fontaine Maury High better than P.B. Young Sr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Matthew Fontaine Maury High ranks higher (63.5 vs 26.5 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 Matthew Fontaine Maury High and P.B. Young Sr. Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthew Fontaine Maury High: 1,713. P.B. Young Sr. Elementary: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthew Fontaine Maury High and P.B. Young Sr. Elementary rank in Virginia?
Matthew Fontaine Maury High is 265th of 317 and P.B. Young Sr. Elementary is 1134th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).