Bayside High vs North Stafford High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 211 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayside High
Virginia Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,984 students
North Stafford High
Stafford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,982 students
| Measure | Bayside High Virginia Beach, Virginia | North Stafford High Stafford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #269 of 317 | #91 of 317 |
| National rank | #4997 of 16,910 | #1125 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,984 | 1,982 |
| Enrollment | 1,984 | 1,982 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 87% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Stafford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Stafford High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 63.1).
- •North Stafford High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 81%).
- •North Stafford High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 80%).
- •North Stafford High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 82.7%).
- •North Stafford High does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.0).
- •Bayside High is the larger school with 1,984 students compared with 1,982.
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 Bayside High better than North Stafford High?
On the Success Index (US), North Stafford High ranks higher (81.0 vs 63.1 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 Bayside High and North Stafford High?
About 211 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Stafford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayside High: 1,984. North Stafford High: 1,982. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayside High and North Stafford High rank in Virginia?
Bayside High is 269th of 317 and North Stafford High is 91st of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).