Briar Woods High vs C.D. Hylton High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briar Woods High
Ashburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,862 students
C.D. Hylton High
Woodbridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,859 students
| Measure | Briar Woods High Ashburn, Virginia | C.D. Hylton High Woodbridge, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #9 of 317 | #180 of 317 |
| National rank | #196 of 16,910 | #3395 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,862 | 1,859 |
| Enrollment | 1,862 | 1,859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 83% |
| city | Ashburn | Woodbridge |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briar Woods High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 69.6).
- •Briar Woods High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 83%).
- •Briar Woods High does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 88%).
- •Briar Woods High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 68.3%).
- •Briar Woods High does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.0).
- •Briar Woods High is the larger school with 1,862 students compared with 1,859.
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 Briar Woods High better than C.D. Hylton High?
On the Success Index (US), Briar Woods High ranks higher (90.8 vs 69.6 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 Briar Woods High and C.D. Hylton High?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Ashburn and Woodbridge in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briar Woods High: 1,862. C.D. Hylton High: 1,859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briar Woods High and C.D. Hylton High rank in Virginia?
Briar Woods High is 9th of 317 and C.D. Hylton High is 180th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).