Central High vs Clarke County High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 472 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High
Norton · Public high · Grades 9–12
676 students
Clarke County High
Berryville · Public high · Grades 9–12
683 students
| Measure | Central High Norton, Virginia | Clarke County High Berryville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #238 of 317 | #57 of 317 |
| National rank | #4421 of 16,910 | #696 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 676 | 683 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 683 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 74% |
| city | Norton | Berryville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarke County High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 65.4).
- •Central High does better on math proficiency (95% vs 74%).
- •Clarke County High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 90.7%).
- •Clarke County High does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.9).
- •Clarke County High is the larger school with 683 students compared with 676.
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 Central High better than Clarke County High?
On the Success Index (US), Clarke County High ranks higher (84.4 vs 65.4 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 Central High and Clarke County High?
About 472 km in a straight line, between Norton and Berryville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 676. Clarke County High: 683. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and Clarke County High rank in Virginia?
Central High is 238th of 317 and Clarke County High is 57th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).