Buckingham County High vs Poquoson High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 194 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckingham County High
Buckingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
646 students
Poquoson High
Poquoson · Public high · Grades 9–12
647 students
| Measure | Buckingham County High Buckingham, Virginia | Poquoson High Poquoson, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #289 of 317 | #13 of 317 |
| National rank | #5757 of 16,910 | #234 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 646 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 85% |
| city | Buckingham | Poquoson |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poquoson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 60.1).
- •Poquoson High does better on math proficiency (85% vs 72%).
- •Poquoson High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Poquoson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 97.4%).
- •Poquoson High does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.0).
- •Poquoson High is the larger school with 647 students compared with 646.
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 Buckingham County High better than Poquoson High?
On the Success Index (US), Poquoson High ranks higher (90.1 vs 60.1 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 Buckingham County High and Poquoson High?
About 194 km in a straight line, between Buckingham and Poquoson in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckingham County High: 646. Poquoson High: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckingham County High and Poquoson High rank in Virginia?
Buckingham County High is 289th of 317 and Poquoson High is 13th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).