Booker T Washington High vs Matthew Fontaine Maury High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booker T Washington High
Norfolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
904 students
Matthew Fontaine Maury High
Norfolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,713 students
| Measure | Booker T Washington High Norfolk, Virginia | Matthew Fontaine Maury High Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #288 of 317 | #265 of 317 |
| National rank | #5734 of 16,910 | #4907 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 904 | 1,713 |
| Enrollment | 904 | 1,713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 80% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthew Fontaine Maury High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 60.2).
- •Matthew Fontaine Maury High does better on math proficiency (80% vs 71%).
- •Matthew Fontaine Maury High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Booker T Washington High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 96.3%).
- •Booker T Washington High does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.9).
- •Matthew Fontaine Maury High is the larger school with 1,713 students compared with 904.
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 Booker T Washington High better than Matthew Fontaine Maury High?
On the Success Index (US), Matthew Fontaine Maury High ranks higher (63.5 vs 60.2 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 Booker T Washington High and Matthew Fontaine Maury High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T Washington High: 904. Matthew Fontaine Maury High: 1,713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T Washington High and Matthew Fontaine Maury High rank in Virginia?
Booker T Washington High is 288th of 317 and Matthew Fontaine Maury High is 265th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).