Buffalo Gap High vs Fort Chiswell High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 207 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Gap High
Swoope · Public high · Grades 9–12
410 students
Fort Chiswell High
Max Meadows · Public high · Grades 9–12
411 students
| Measure | Buffalo Gap High Swoope, Virginia | Fort Chiswell High Max Meadows, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #124 of 317 | #129 of 317 |
| National rank | #2330 of 16,910 | #2407 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 410 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 97.5% |
| city | Swoope | Max Meadows |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (74.0 vs 73.7).
- •Fort Chiswell High does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •Fort Chiswell High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Buffalo Gap High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 81%).
- •Fort Chiswell High is the larger school with 411 students compared with 410.
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 Buffalo Gap High better than Fort Chiswell High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buffalo Gap High and Fort Chiswell High?
About 207 km in a straight line, between Swoope and Max Meadows in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Gap High: 410. Fort Chiswell High: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Gap High and Fort Chiswell High rank in Virginia?
Buffalo Gap High is 124th of 317 and Fort Chiswell High is 129th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).