Blacksburg High vs Powhatan High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 237 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blacksburg High
Blacksburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,325 students
Powhatan High
Powhatan · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,328 students
| Measure | Blacksburg High Blacksburg, Virginia | Powhatan High Powhatan, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #35 of 317 | #49 of 317 |
| National rank | #435 of 16,910 | #591 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,325 | 1,328 |
| Enrollment | 1,325 | 1,328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 84% |
| city | Blacksburg | Powhatan |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blacksburg High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 85.6).
- •Blacksburg High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 84%).
- •Blacksburg High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 89%).
- •Powhatan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 24.1%).
- •Powhatan High is the larger school with 1,328 students compared with 1,325.
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 Blacksburg High better than Powhatan High?
On the Success Index (US), Blacksburg High ranks higher (87.1 vs 85.6 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 Blacksburg High and Powhatan High?
About 237 km in a straight line, between Blacksburg and Powhatan in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blacksburg High: 1,325. Powhatan High: 1,328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blacksburg High and Powhatan High rank in Virginia?
Blacksburg High is 35th of 317 and Powhatan High is 49th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).