Blacksburg High vs Radford High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 13 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
Radford High
Radford · Public high · Grades 9–12
506 students
| Measure | Blacksburg High Blacksburg, Virginia | Radford High Radford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #35 of 317 | #113 of 317 |
| National rank | #435 of 16,910 | #1922 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,325 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 1,325 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 88% |
| city | Blacksburg | Radford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blacksburg High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 76.1).
- •Blacksburg High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 88%).
- •Blacksburg High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 92%).
- •Blacksburg High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 65.8%).
- •Radford High does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.1).
- •Blacksburg High is the larger school with 1,325 students compared with 506.
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 Radford High?
On the Success Index (US), Blacksburg High ranks higher (87.1 vs 76.1 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 Blacksburg High and Radford High?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Blacksburg and Radford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blacksburg High: 1,325. Radford High: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blacksburg High and Radford High rank in Virginia?
Blacksburg High is 35th of 317 and Radford High is 113th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).