Central High vs Floyd County High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 204 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
Floyd County High
Floyd · Public high · Grades 8–12
668 students
| Measure | Central High Norton, Virginia | Floyd County High Floyd, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #238 of 317 | #181 of 317 |
| National rank | #4421 of 16,910 | #3397 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 676 | 668 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 668 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 81.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 86% |
| city | Norton | Floyd |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Floyd County High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 65.4).
- •Central High does better on math proficiency (95% vs 86%).
- •Central High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- •Floyd County High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.6% vs 90.7%).
- •Floyd County High does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.9).
- •Central High is the larger school with 676 students compared with 668.
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 Floyd County High?
On the Success Index (US), Floyd County High ranks higher (69.6 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 Floyd County High?
About 204 km in a straight line, between Norton and Floyd in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 676. Floyd County High: 668. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and Floyd County High rank in Virginia?
Central High is 238th of 317 and Floyd County High is 181st of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).