Central High vs Wise Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 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
Wise Primary
Wise · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
603 students
| Measure | Central High Norton, Virginia | Wise Primary Wise, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #238 of 317 | #501 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4421 of 16,910 | #8829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 676 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 90% |
| city | Norton | Wise |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wise Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 65.4).
- •Central High does better on math proficiency (95% vs 90%).
- •Central High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 84%).
- •Wise Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 90.7%).
- •Wise Primary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.9).
- •Central High is the larger school with 676 students compared with 603.
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 Wise Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Wise Primary ranks higher (73.7 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 Wise Primary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Norton and Wise in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 676. Wise Primary: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and Wise Primary rank in Virginia?
Central High is 238th of 317 and Wise Primary is 501st of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).