P.B. Young Sr. Elementary vs Ruffner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
P.B. Young Sr. Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
241 students
Ruffner School
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 3–8
576 students
| Measure | P.B. Young Sr. Elementary Norfolk, Virginia | Ruffner School Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1134 of 1,142 | #332 of 340 |
| National rank | #40724 of 50,301 | #9824 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 241 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.2% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruffner School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 26.5).
- •Ruffner School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 101.2%).
- •Ruffner School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.7).
- •Ruffner School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 241.
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 P.B. Young Sr. Elementary better than Ruffner School?
On the Success Index (US), Ruffner School ranks higher (40.0 vs 26.5 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 P.B. Young Sr. Elementary and Ruffner School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
P.B. Young Sr. Elementary: 241. Ruffner School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do P.B. Young Sr. Elementary and Ruffner School rank in Virginia?
P.B. Young Sr. Elementary is 1134th of 1,142 and Ruffner School is 332nd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).