Abingdon High vs Booker T Washington High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 507 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abingdon High
Abingdon · Public high · Grades 9–12
914 students
Booker T Washington High
Norfolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
904 students
| Measure | Abingdon High Abingdon, Virginia | Booker T Washington High Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 317 | #288 of 317 |
| National rank | #3420 of 16,910 | #5734 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 914 | 904 |
| Enrollment | 914 | 904 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 71% |
| city | Abingdon | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abingdon High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 60.2).
- •Abingdon High does better on math proficiency (88% vs 71%).
- •Abingdon High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 67%).
- •Abingdon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 92.7%).
- •Booker T Washington High does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.2).
- •Abingdon High is the larger school with 914 students compared with 904.
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 Abingdon High better than Booker T Washington High?
On the Success Index (US), Abingdon High ranks higher (69.5 vs 60.2 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 Abingdon High and Booker T Washington High?
About 507 km in a straight line, between Abingdon and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abingdon High: 914. Booker T Washington High: 904. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abingdon High and Booker T Washington High rank in Virginia?
Abingdon High is 184th of 317 and Booker T Washington High is 288th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).