Arcadia High vs Central High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 631 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia High
Oak Hall · Public high · Grades 9–12
688 students
Central High
Norton · Public high · Grades 9–12
676 students
| Measure | Arcadia High Oak Hall, Virginia | Central High Norton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 317 | #238 of 317 |
| National rank | #4002 of 16,910 | #4421 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 688 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 688 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 95% |
| city | Oak Hall | Norton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arcadia High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 65.4).
- •Central High does better on math proficiency (95% vs 84%).
- •Central High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 98.1%).
- •Arcadia High does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.9).
- •Arcadia High is the larger school with 688 students compared with 676.
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 Arcadia High better than Central High?
On the Success Index (US), Arcadia High ranks higher (67.2 vs 65.4 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 Arcadia High and Central High?
About 631 km in a straight line, between Oak Hall and Norton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia High: 688. Central High: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia High and Central High rank in Virginia?
Arcadia High is 213th of 317 and Central High is 238th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).