Ocean Lakes Elementary vs Red Mill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ocean Lakes Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
Red Mill Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students
| Measure | Ocean Lakes Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Red Mill Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #229 of 1,142 | #201 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2277 of 50,301 | #1946 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 530 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 97% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (85.4 vs 86.2).
- •Red Mill Elementary does better on math proficiency (97% vs 93%).
- •Red Mill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 88%).
- •Red Mill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 32.1%).
- •Ocean Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.3).
- •Red Mill Elementary is the larger school with 586 students compared with 530.
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 Ocean Lakes Elementary better than Red Mill 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 Ocean Lakes Elementary and Red Mill Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ocean Lakes Elementary: 530. Red Mill Elementary: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ocean Lakes Elementary and Red Mill Elementary rank in Virginia?
Ocean Lakes Elementary is 229th of 1,142 and Red Mill Elementary is 201st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).