Norton Elementary vs Wise Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norton Elementary
Norton · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
527 students
Wise Primary
Wise · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
603 students
| Measure | Norton Elementary Norton, Virginia | Wise Primary Wise, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #710 of 1,142 | #501 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #12220 of 50,301 | #8829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 527 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 90% |
| city | Norton | Wise |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wise Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 68.7).
- •Wise Primary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 88%).
- •Wise Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 99.8%).
- •Wise Primary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.9).
- •Wise Primary is the larger school with 603 students compared with 527.
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 Norton Elementary better than Wise Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Wise Primary ranks higher (73.7 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 Norton Elementary and Wise Primary?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Norton and Wise in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norton Elementary: 527. Wise Primary: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norton Elementary and Wise Primary rank in Virginia?
Norton Elementary is 710th of 1,142 and Wise Primary is 501st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).