Poquoson Elementary vs Poquoson High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poquoson Elementary
Poquoson · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
475 students
Poquoson High
Poquoson · Public high · Grades 9–12
647 students
| Measure | Poquoson Elementary Poquoson, Virginia | Poquoson High Poquoson, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #278 of 1,142 | #13 of 317 |
| National rank | #2960 of 50,301 | #234 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 475 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 85% |
| city | Poquoson | Poquoson |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poquoson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 83.9).
- •Poquoson Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 85%).
- •Poquoson High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 90%).
- •Poquoson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 25.9%).
- •Poquoson High does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 18.3).
- •Poquoson High is the larger school with 647 students compared with 475.
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 Poquoson Elementary better than Poquoson High?
On the Success Index (US), Poquoson High ranks higher (90.1 vs 83.9 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 Poquoson Elementary and Poquoson High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Poquoson and Poquoson in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poquoson Elementary: 475. Poquoson High: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poquoson Elementary and Poquoson High rank in Virginia?
Poquoson Elementary is 278th of 1,142 and Poquoson High is 13th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).