Central High vs Fort Defiance High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 79 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High
Woodstock · Public high · Grades 9–12
728 students
Fort Defiance High
Fort Defiance · Public high · Grades 9–12
731 students
| Measure | Central High Woodstock, Virginia | Fort Defiance High Fort Defiance, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #246 of 317 | #127 of 317 |
| National rank | #4505 of 16,910 | #2355 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 728 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 89% |
| city | Woodstock | Fort Defiance |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Defiance High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 65.1).
- •Fort Defiance High does better on math proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •Fort Defiance High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 79%).
- •Fort Defiance High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 83.5%).
- •Fort Defiance High does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.2).
- •Fort Defiance High is the larger school with 731 students compared with 728.
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 Fort Defiance High?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Defiance High ranks higher (73.9 vs 65.1 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 Fort Defiance High?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Woodstock and Fort Defiance in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 728. Fort Defiance High: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and Fort Defiance High rank in Virginia?
Central High is 246th of 317 and Fort Defiance High is 127th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).