Bassett High vs Heritage High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 316 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bassett High
Bassett · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,098 students
Heritage High
Newport News · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,106 students
| Measure | Bassett High Bassett, Virginia | Heritage High Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #218 of 317 | #262 of 317 |
| National rank | #4051 of 16,910 | #4860 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,098 | 1,106 |
| Enrollment | 1,098 | 1,106 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 80% |
| city | Bassett | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bassett High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 63.7).
- •Heritage High does better on math proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Bassett High does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 78%).
- •Heritage High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95% vs 97%).
- •Bassett High does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.2).
- •Heritage High is the larger school with 1,106 students compared with 1,098.
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 Bassett High better than Heritage High?
On the Success Index (US), Bassett High ranks higher (67.0 vs 63.7 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 Bassett High and Heritage High?
About 316 km in a straight line, between Bassett and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bassett High: 1,098. Heritage High: 1,106. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bassett High and Heritage High rank in Virginia?
Bassett High is 218th of 317 and Heritage High is 262nd of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).