Matthew Fontaine Maury High vs Walter Herron Taylor 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
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students
| Measure | Matthew Fontaine Maury High Norfolk, Virginia | Walter Herron Taylor Elementary Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 317 | #819 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4907 of 16,910 | #14499 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,713 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 1,713 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 101.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 92% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter Herron Taylor Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 63.5).
- •Walter Herron Taylor Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 80%).
- •Matthew Fontaine Maury High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 101.5%).
- •Walter Herron Taylor Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.9).
- •Matthew Fontaine Maury High is the larger school with 1,713 students compared with 403.
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 Walter Herron Taylor Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Walter Herron Taylor Elementary ranks higher (65.5 vs 63.5 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 Walter Herron Taylor 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. Walter Herron Taylor Elementary: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthew Fontaine Maury High and Walter Herron Taylor Elementary rank in Virginia?
Matthew Fontaine Maury High is 265th of 317 and Walter Herron Taylor Elementary is 819th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).