Charlottesville High vs Community Lab School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlottesville High
Charlottesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,438 students
Community Lab School
Charlottesville · Charter high · Grades 6–12
177 students
| Measure | Charlottesville High Charlottesville, Virginia | Community Lab School Charlottesville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #116 of 317 | #4 of 317 |
| National rank | #2069 of 16,910 | #152 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,438 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 1,438 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66% | 5.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 84.5% |
| city | Charlottesville | Charlottesville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Community Lab School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.8 vs 75.3).
- •Community Lab School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 83%).
- •Charlottesville High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 90%).
- •Community Lab School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.1% vs 66%).
- •Community Lab School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.6).
- •Charlottesville High is the larger school with 1,438 students compared with 177.
- •Charlottesville High is a public school while Community Lab School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Charlottesville High better than Community Lab School?
On the Success Index (US), Community Lab School ranks higher (91.8 vs 75.3 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 Charlottesville High and Community Lab School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Charlottesville and Charlottesville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charlottesville High: 1,438. Community Lab School: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charlottesville High and Community Lab School rank in Virginia?
Charlottesville High is 116th of 317 and Community Lab School is 4th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).