Charles J. Colgan Sr. High vs Coles Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 938 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High
Manassas · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,956 students
Coles Elementary
Manassas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
| Measure | Charles J. Colgan Sr. High Manassas, Virginia | Coles Elementary Manassas, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #77 of 317 | #512 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #968 of 16,910 | #9032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,956 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 2,956 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 92% |
| city | Manassas | Manassas |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles J. Colgan Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 73.3).
- •Coles Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 85%).
- •Charles J. Colgan Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 85%).
- •Charles J. Colgan Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 72.6%).
- •Coles Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.4).
- •Charles J. Colgan Sr. High is the larger school with 2,956 students compared with 431.
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 Charles J. Colgan Sr. High better than Coles Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Charles J. Colgan Sr. High ranks higher (82.3 vs 73.3 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 Charles J. Colgan Sr. High and Coles Elementary?
About 938 m in a straight line, between Manassas and Manassas in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High: 2,956. Coles Elementary: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles J. Colgan Sr. High and Coles Elementary rank in Virginia?
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High is 77th of 317 and Coles Elementary is 512th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).