Ocean Lakes High vs Strawbridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ocean Lakes High
Virginia Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,834 students
Strawbridge Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students
| Measure | Ocean Lakes High Virginia Beach, Virginia | Strawbridge Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #70 of 317 | #196 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #906 of 16,910 | #1914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,834 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 1,834 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 96% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Strawbridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 82.8).
- •Strawbridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (96% vs 92%).
- •Ocean Lakes High does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 91%).
- •Strawbridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 30%).
- •Strawbridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.3).
- •Ocean Lakes High is the larger school with 1,834 students compared with 610.
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 High better than Strawbridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Strawbridge Elementary ranks higher (86.3 vs 82.8 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 Ocean Lakes High and Strawbridge Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ocean Lakes High: 1,834. Strawbridge Elementary: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ocean Lakes High and Strawbridge Elementary rank in Virginia?
Ocean Lakes High is 70th of 317 and Strawbridge Elementary is 196th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).