Brookville High vs Jefferson Forest High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookville High
Lynchburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,017 students
Jefferson Forest High
Forest · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,282 students
| Measure | Brookville High Lynchburg, Virginia | Jefferson Forest High Forest, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #118 of 317 | #48 of 317 |
| National rank | #2158 of 16,910 | #590 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,017 | 1,282 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 1,282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 95% |
| city | Lynchburg | Forest |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Forest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 74.9).
- •Jefferson Forest High does better on math proficiency (95% vs 91%).
- •Jefferson Forest High does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 90%).
- •Jefferson Forest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 71.8%).
- •Brookville High does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.3).
- •Jefferson Forest High is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 1,017.
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 Brookville High better than Jefferson Forest High?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Forest High ranks higher (85.6 vs 74.9 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 Brookville High and Jefferson Forest High?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Lynchburg and Forest in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookville High: 1,017. Jefferson Forest High: 1,282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookville High and Jefferson Forest High rank in Virginia?
Brookville High is 118th of 317 and Jefferson Forest High is 48th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).