Central High vs L.F. Addington Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.9 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
L.F. Addington Middle
Wise · Public middle · Grades 5–8
387 students
| Measure | Central High Norton, Virginia | L.F. Addington Middle Wise, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #238 of 317 | #196 of 340 |
| National rank | #4421 of 16,910 | #2929 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 676 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 117.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 95% |
| city | Norton | Wise |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L.F. Addington Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 65.4).
- •Central High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 86%).
- •Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 117.6%).
- •L.F. Addington Middle does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.9).
- •Central High is the larger school with 676 students compared with 387.
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 L.F. Addington Middle?
On the Success Index (US), L.F. Addington Middle ranks higher (72.0 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 L.F. Addington Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Norton and Wise in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 676. L.F. Addington Middle: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and L.F. Addington Middle rank in Virginia?
Central High is 238th of 317 and L.F. Addington Middle is 196th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).