Boonsboro Elementary vs Jefferson Forest High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boonsboro Elementary
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
309 students
Jefferson Forest High
Forest · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,282 students
| Measure | Boonsboro Elementary Lynchburg, Virginia | Jefferson Forest High Forest, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #273 of 1,142 | #48 of 317 |
| National rank | #2876 of 50,301 | #590 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 309 | 1,282 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 1,282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 95% |
| city | Lynchburg | Forest |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Forest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 84.0).
- •Jefferson Forest High does better on math proficiency (95% vs 87%).
- •Jefferson Forest High does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 82%).
- •Jefferson Forest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 26.5%).
- •Boonsboro Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.3).
- •Jefferson Forest High is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 309.
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 Boonsboro Elementary better than Jefferson Forest High?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Forest High ranks higher (85.6 vs 84.0 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 Boonsboro Elementary and Jefferson Forest High?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Lynchburg and Forest in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boonsboro Elementary: 309. Jefferson Forest High: 1,282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boonsboro Elementary and Jefferson Forest High rank in Virginia?
Boonsboro Elementary is 273rd of 1,142 and Jefferson Forest High is 48th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).