Albemarle High vs Walker Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albemarle High
Charlottesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,964 students
Walker Upper Elementary
Charlottesville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
570 students
| Measure | Albemarle High Charlottesville, Virginia | Walker Upper Elementary Charlottesville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #98 of 317 | #239 of 340 |
| National rank | #1276 of 16,910 | #3502 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 1,964 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 1,964 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 65% |
| city | Charlottesville | Charlottesville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albemarle High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 69.3).
- •Albemarle High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •Albemarle High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 65%).
- •Albemarle High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 79.1%).
- •Walker Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 15.1).
- •Albemarle High is the larger school with 1,964 students compared with 570.
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 Albemarle High better than Walker Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Albemarle High ranks higher (79.9 vs 69.3 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 Albemarle High and Walker Upper Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Charlottesville and Charlottesville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albemarle High: 1,964. Walker Upper Elementary: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albemarle High and Walker Upper Elementary rank in Virginia?
Albemarle High is 98th of 317 and Walker Upper Elementary is 239th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).