Norfolk Highlands Primary vs Southside STEM Academy at Campostella
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norfolk Highlands Primary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
294 students
Southside STEM Academy at Campostella
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades K–8
686 students
| Measure | Norfolk Highlands Primary Chesapeake, Virginia | Southside STEM Academy at Campostella Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #709 of 1,142 | #1095 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #12219 of 50,301 | #30121 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 294 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 50% |
| city | Chesapeake | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norfolk Highlands Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 42.8).
- •Norfolk Highlands Primary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 50%).
- •Norfolk Highlands Primary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Norfolk Highlands Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 98.4%).
- •Southside STEM Academy at Campostella does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.4).
- •Southside STEM Academy at Campostella is the larger school with 686 students compared with 294.
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 Norfolk Highlands Primary better than Southside STEM Academy at Campostella?
On the Success Index (US), Norfolk Highlands Primary ranks higher (68.7 vs 42.8 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 Norfolk Highlands Primary and Southside STEM Academy at Campostella?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norfolk Highlands Primary: 294. Southside STEM Academy at Campostella: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norfolk Highlands Primary and Southside STEM Academy at Campostella rank in Virginia?
Norfolk Highlands Primary is 709th of 1,142 and Southside STEM Academy at Campostella is 1095th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).