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Bruton High vs Fort Defiance High

A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 226 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureBruton High
Williamsburg, Virginia
Fort Defiance High
Fort Defiance, Virginia
Success Index (US)
85
Top 5%
74
Top 25%
State rank#51 of 317#127 of 317
National rank#615 of 16,910#2355 of 16,910
SectorPublicPublic
TypeHighHigh
Year rangeGrades 9โ€“12Grades 9โ€“12
Students723731
Enrollment723731
Free/reduced-price lunch33.5%62.2%
Students per teacher12.714.1
Reading proficiency87%87%
Math proficiency87%89%
cityWilliamsburgFort Defiance
stateVirginiaVirginia
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The verdict

  • โ€ขBruton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 73.9).
  • โ€ขFort Defiance High does better on math proficiency (89% vs 87%).
  • โ€ขBruton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 62.2%).
  • โ€ขBruton High does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.1).
  • โ€ขFort Defiance High is the larger school with 731 students compared with 723.

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 Bruton High better than Fort Defiance High?

On the Success Index (US), Bruton High ranks higher (85.3 vs 73.9 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 Bruton High and Fort Defiance High?

About 226 km in a straight line, between Williamsburg and Fort Defiance in Virginia.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Bruton High: 723. Fort Defiance High: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Bruton High and Fort Defiance High rank in Virginia?

Bruton High is 51st of 317 and Fort Defiance High is 127th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).