Bland County High vs Giles High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bland County High
Rocky Gap · Public high · Grades 6–12
517 students
Giles High
Pearisburg · Public high · Grades 8–12
530 students
| Measure | Bland County High Rocky Gap, Virginia | Giles High Pearisburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #150 of 317 | #143 of 317 |
| National rank | #2822 of 16,910 | #2688 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 517 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 80% |
| city | Rocky Gap | Pearisburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.9 vs 72.5).
- •Bland County High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 80%).
- •Bland County High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Bland County High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 66.8%).
- •Giles High does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 17.2).
- •Giles High is the larger school with 530 students compared with 517.
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 Bland County High better than Giles High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bland County High and Giles High?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Rocky Gap and Pearisburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bland County High: 517. Giles High: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bland County High and Giles High rank in Virginia?
Bland County High is 150th of 317 and Giles High is 143rd of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).