Norfolk Highlands Primary vs Sparrow Road Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 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
Sparrow Road Intermediate
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
413 students
| Measure | Norfolk Highlands Primary Chesapeake, Virginia | Sparrow Road Intermediate Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #709 of 1,142 | #633 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #12219 of 50,301 | #11042 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 294 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 79% |
| city | Chesapeake | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sparrow Road Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 68.7).
- •Norfolk Highlands Primary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Sparrow Road Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Sparrow Road Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.9% vs 73.5%).
- •Norfolk Highlands Primary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.8).
- •Sparrow Road Intermediate is the larger school with 413 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 Sparrow Road Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Sparrow Road Intermediate ranks higher (70.4 vs 68.7 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 Sparrow Road Intermediate?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norfolk Highlands Primary: 294. Sparrow Road Intermediate: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norfolk Highlands Primary and Sparrow Road Intermediate rank in Virginia?
Norfolk Highlands Primary is 709th of 1,142 and Sparrow Road Intermediate is 633rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).