Cave Spring High vs Lakeland High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 302 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cave Spring High
Roanoke · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,046 students
Lakeland High
Suffolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,045 students
| Measure | Cave Spring High Roanoke, Virginia | Lakeland High Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #46 of 317 | #158 of 317 |
| National rank | #583 of 16,910 | #2928 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,046 | 1,045 |
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 1,045 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 81% |
| city | Roanoke | Suffolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cave Spring High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 71.5).
- •Cave Spring High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 81%).
- •Cave Spring High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 81%).
- •Cave Spring High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 69.1%).
- •Lakeland High does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.6).
- •Cave Spring High is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 1,045.
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 Cave Spring High better than Lakeland High?
On the Success Index (US), Cave Spring High ranks higher (85.6 vs 71.5 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 Cave Spring High and Lakeland High?
About 302 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Suffolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cave Spring High: 1,046. Lakeland High: 1,045. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cave Spring High and Lakeland High rank in Virginia?
Cave Spring High is 46th of 317 and Lakeland High is 158th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).