C.D. Hylton High vs Charles J. Colgan Sr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C.D. Hylton High
Woodbridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,859 students
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High
Manassas · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,956 students
| Measure | C.D. Hylton High Woodbridge, Virginia | Charles J. Colgan Sr. High Manassas, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #180 of 317 | #77 of 317 |
| National rank | #3395 of 16,910 | #968 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,859 | 2,956 |
| Enrollment | 1,859 | 2,956 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 85% |
| city | Woodbridge | Manassas |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles J. Colgan Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 69.6).
- •Charles J. Colgan Sr. High does better on math proficiency (85% vs 83%).
- •Charles J. Colgan Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 88%).
- •Charles J. Colgan Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 68.3%).
- •C.D. Hylton High does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.4).
- •Charles J. Colgan Sr. High is the larger school with 2,956 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 C.D. Hylton High better than Charles J. Colgan Sr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Charles J. Colgan Sr. High ranks higher (82.3 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 C.D. Hylton High and Charles J. Colgan Sr. High?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Woodbridge and Manassas in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C.D. Hylton High: 1,859. Charles J. Colgan Sr. High: 2,956. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C.D. Hylton High and Charles J. Colgan Sr. High rank in Virginia?
C.D. Hylton High is 180th of 317 and Charles J. Colgan Sr. High is 77th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).