Booker T Washington High vs Ruffner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.0 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
Ruffner School
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 3–8
576 students
| Measure | Booker T Washington High Norfolk, Virginia | Ruffner School Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #288 of 317 | #332 of 340 |
| National rank | #5734 of 16,910 | #9824 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 904 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 904 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 44% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Booker T Washington High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 40.0).
- •Booker T Washington High does better on math proficiency (71% vs 44%).
- •Booker T Washington High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 39%).
- •Booker T Washington High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 93.4%).
- •Booker T Washington High does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.3).
- •Booker T Washington High is the larger school with 904 students compared with 576.
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 Ruffner School?
On the Success Index (US), Booker T Washington High ranks higher (60.2 vs 40.0 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 Ruffner School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T Washington High: 904. Ruffner School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T Washington High and Ruffner School rank in Virginia?
Booker T Washington High is 288th of 317 and Ruffner School is 332nd of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).