Nansemond River High vs Oakland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nansemond River High
Suffolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,683 students
Oakland Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students
| Measure | Nansemond River High Suffolk, Virginia | Oakland Elementary Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #164 of 317 | #638 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3056 of 16,910 | #11108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,683 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 1,683 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 89% |
| city | Suffolk | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.0 vs 70.3).
- •Nansemond River High does better on math proficiency (91% vs 89%).
- •Nansemond River High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 77%).
- •Oakland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 68.9%).
- •Nansemond River High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.8).
- •Nansemond River High is the larger school with 1,683 students compared with 464.
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 River High better than Oakland Elementary?
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 River High and Oakland Elementary?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Suffolk and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nansemond River High: 1,683. Oakland Elementary: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nansemond River High and Oakland Elementary rank in Virginia?
Nansemond River High is 164th of 317 and Oakland Elementary is 638th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).