Charles J. Colgan Sr. High vs Rosa Parks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.7 km 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
Rosa Parks Elementary
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students
| Measure | Charles J. Colgan Sr. High Manassas, Virginia | Rosa Parks Elementary Woodbridge, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #77 of 317 | #555 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #968 of 16,910 | #9889 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,956 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 2,956 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 82% |
| city | Manassas | Woodbridge |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles J. Colgan Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 72.1).
- •Charles J. Colgan Sr. High does better on math proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Charles J. Colgan Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 77%).
- •Charles J. Colgan Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 70.4%).
- •Rosa Parks Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.4).
- •Charles J. Colgan Sr. High is the larger school with 2,956 students compared with 547.
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 Rosa Parks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Charles J. Colgan Sr. High ranks higher (82.3 vs 72.1 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 Charles J. Colgan Sr. High and Rosa Parks Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Manassas and Woodbridge in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High: 2,956. Rosa Parks Elementary: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles J. Colgan Sr. High and Rosa Parks Elementary rank in Virginia?
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High is 77th of 317 and Rosa Parks Elementary is 555th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).