Ruffner School vs St. Helena Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 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
St. Helena Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
229 students
| Measure | Ruffner School Norfolk, Virginia | St. Helena Elementary Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #332 of 340 | #1117 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9824 of 15,369 | #35063 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 576 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruffner School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 35.4).
- •Ruffner School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •St. Helena Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Ruffner School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 99.6%).
- •St. Helena Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.3).
- •Ruffner School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 229.
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 St. Helena Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ruffner School ranks higher (40.0 vs 35.4 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 St. Helena Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ruffner School: 576. St. Helena Elementary: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ruffner School and St. Helena Elementary rank in Virginia?
Ruffner School is 332nd of 340 and St. Helena Elementary is 1117th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).