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Georgetown Primary vs. Norfolk Highlands Primary

Should you attend Georgetown Primary or Norfolk Highlands Primary? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Georgetown Primary
436 Providence Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23325
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Norfolk Highlands Primary
1115 Myrtle Ave
Chesapeake, VA 23325
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Georgetown Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Norfolk Highlands Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 772 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Georgetown Primary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Norfolk Highlands Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-3
Total Students
772 students
281 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Georgetown Primary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Norfolk Highlands Primary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Georgetown Primary.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Norfolk Highlands Primary.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Georgetown Primary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Norfolk Highlands Primary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Georgetown Primary with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chesapeake City School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Norfolk Highlands Primary with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chesapeake City School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#792 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
#1072 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Georgetown Primary, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Norfolk Highlands Primary, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Georgetown Primary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norfolk Highlands Primary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Georgetown Primary who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norfolk Highlands Primary who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Georgetown Primary by grade.
This chart displays the students of Norfolk Highlands Primary by grade.
Pre-K Students
92
10
Kindergarten Students
175
69
Grade 1 Students
161
77
Grade 2 Students
180
53
Grade 3 Students
164
72

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Georgetown Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chesapeake City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Norfolk Highlands Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chesapeake City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Georgetown Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chesapeake City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Norfolk Highlands Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chesapeake City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
51%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Georgetown Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chesapeake City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Norfolk Highlands Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chesapeake City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
23%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Georgetown Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chesapeake City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Norfolk Highlands Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chesapeake City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Georgetown Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chesapeake City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Norfolk Highlands Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chesapeake City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Georgetown Primary, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Norfolk Highlands Primary, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
83%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Georgetown Primary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Norfolk Highlands Primary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
(21-22 School Year Data)
6%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Georgetown Primary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Norfolk Highlands Primary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chesapeake City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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