Alleghany High vs Jackson River Governor's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alleghany High
Covington · Public high · Grades 9–12
818 students
Jackson River Governor's School
Clifton Forge · Public other
| Measure | Alleghany High Covington, Virginia | Jackson River Governor's School Clifton Forge, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #268 of 317 | – |
| National rank | #4948 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | – |
| Students | 818 | – |
| Enrollment | 818 | – |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 65% | – |
| city | Covington | Clifton Forge |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
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 Alleghany High better than Jackson River Governor's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alleghany High and Jackson River Governor's School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Covington and Clifton Forge in Virginia.
How do Alleghany High and Jackson River Governor's School rank in Virginia?
Alleghany High is 268th of 317 and Jackson River Governor's School is unranked among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).