Norfolk Highlands Primary vs Thurgood Marshall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 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
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
| Measure | Norfolk Highlands Primary Chesapeake, Virginia | Thurgood Marshall Elementary Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #709 of 1,142 | #449 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #12219 of 50,301 | #7807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 294 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 89% |
| city | Chesapeake | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 68.7).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Norfolk Highlands Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 74.9%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.4).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary is the larger school with 395 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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Elementary ranks higher (75.3 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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norfolk Highlands Primary: 294. Thurgood Marshall Elementary: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norfolk Highlands Primary and Thurgood Marshall Elementary rank in Virginia?
Norfolk Highlands Primary is 709th of 1,142 and Thurgood Marshall Elementary is 449th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).