Chancellor High vs Smithfield High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chancellor High
Fredericksburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,321 students
Smithfield High
Smithfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,322 students
| Measure | Chancellor High Fredericksburg, Virginia | Smithfield High Smithfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #255 of 317 | #93 of 317 |
| National rank | #4643 of 16,910 | #1151 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,321 | 1,322 |
| Enrollment | 1,321 | 1,322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 31.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 80% |
| city | Fredericksburg | Smithfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithfield High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 64.5).
- •Smithfield High does better on math proficiency (80% vs 69%).
- •Smithfield High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 80%).
- •Smithfield High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 70.9%).
- •Chancellor High does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.3).
- •Smithfield High is the larger school with 1,322 students compared with 1,321.
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 Chancellor High better than Smithfield High?
On the Success Index (US), Smithfield High ranks higher (80.8 vs 64.5 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 Chancellor High and Smithfield High?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Fredericksburg and Smithfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chancellor High: 1,321. Smithfield High: 1,322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chancellor High and Smithfield High rank in Virginia?
Chancellor High is 255th of 317 and Smithfield High is 93rd of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).