Ruffner School vs Southside STEM Academy at Campostella
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruffner School
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 3–8
576 students
Southside STEM Academy at Campostella
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades K–8
686 students
| Measure | Ruffner School Norfolk, Virginia | Southside STEM Academy at Campostella Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #332 of 340 | #1095 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9824 of 15,369 | #30121 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 576 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 50% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside STEM Academy at Campostella scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 40.0).
- •Southside STEM Academy at Campostella does better on math proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •Southside STEM Academy at Campostella does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Ruffner School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 98.4%).
- •Southside STEM Academy at Campostella does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.3).
- •Southside STEM Academy at Campostella is the larger school with 686 students compared with 576.
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 Ruffner School better than Southside STEM Academy at Campostella?
On the Success Index (US), Southside STEM Academy at Campostella ranks higher (42.8 vs 40.0 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 Ruffner School and Southside STEM Academy at Campostella?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ruffner School: 576. Southside STEM Academy at Campostella: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ruffner School and Southside STEM Academy at Campostella rank in Virginia?
Ruffner School is 332nd of 340 and Southside STEM Academy at Campostella is 1095th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).