Charles J. Colgan Sr. High vs Thurgood Marshall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.4 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
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Manassas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
642 students
| Measure | Charles J. Colgan Sr. High Manassas, Virginia | Thurgood Marshall Elementary Manassas, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #77 of 317 | #260 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #968 of 16,910 | #2695 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,956 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 2,956 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 93% |
| city | Manassas | Manassas |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 82.3).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 85%).
- •Charles J. Colgan Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 89%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 28.7%).
- •Charles J. Colgan Sr. High is the larger school with 2,956 students compared with 642.
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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Elementary ranks higher (84.5 vs 82.3 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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Manassas and Manassas in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High: 2,956. Thurgood Marshall Elementary: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles J. Colgan Sr. High and Thurgood Marshall Elementary rank in Virginia?
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High is 77th of 317 and Thurgood Marshall Elementary is 260th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).