Nansemond Parkway Elementary vs Nansemond River High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 944 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nansemond Parkway Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Nansemond River High
Suffolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,683 students
| Measure | Nansemond Parkway Elementary Suffolk, Virginia | Nansemond River High Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #574 of 1,142 | #164 of 317 |
| National rank | #10200 of 50,301 | #3056 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 456 | 1,683 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 1,683 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.3% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 91% |
| city | Suffolk | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.6 vs 71.0).
- •Nansemond River High does better on math proficiency (91% vs 82%).
- •Nansemond River High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 77%).
- •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 15.7).
- •Nansemond River High is the larger school with 1,683 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 Nansemond Parkway Elementary better than Nansemond River High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Nansemond Parkway Elementary and Nansemond River High?
About 944 m in a straight line, between Suffolk and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nansemond Parkway Elementary: 456. Nansemond River High: 1,683. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nansemond Parkway Elementary and Nansemond River High rank in Virginia?
Nansemond Parkway Elementary is 574th of 1,142 and Nansemond River High is 164th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).