Altavista High vs Chatham High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altavista High
Altavista · Public high · Grades 6–12
606 students
Chatham High
Chatham · Public high · Grades 9–12
609 students
| Measure | Altavista High Altavista, Virginia | Chatham High Chatham, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 317 | #247 of 317 |
| National rank | #2918 of 16,910 | #4506 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 606 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 81% |
| city | Altavista | Chatham |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altavista High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 65.1).
- •Altavista High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •Chatham High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 75%).
- •Altavista High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 84.6%).
- •Altavista High does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 16.5).
- •Chatham High is the larger school with 609 students compared with 606.
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 Altavista High better than Chatham High?
On the Success Index (US), Altavista High ranks higher (71.5 vs 65.1 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 Altavista High and Chatham High?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Altavista and Chatham in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altavista High: 606. Chatham High: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altavista High and Chatham High rank in Virginia?
Altavista High is 156th of 317 and Chatham High is 247th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).