Chilhowie High vs Northwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chilhowie High
Chilhowie · Public high · Grades 9–12
384 students
Northwood High
Saltville · Public high · Grades 9–12
204 students
| Measure | Chilhowie High Chilhowie, Virginia | Northwood High Saltville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #260 of 317 | #194 of 317 |
| National rank | #4825 of 16,910 | #3687 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 384 | 204 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| city | Chilhowie | Saltville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 63.8).
- •Northwood High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Chilhowie High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Northwood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 101%).
- •Northwood High does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 14.8).
- •Chilhowie High is the larger school with 384 students compared with 204.
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 Chilhowie High better than Northwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood High ranks higher (68.5 vs 63.8 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 Chilhowie High and Northwood High?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Chilhowie and Saltville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chilhowie High: 384. Northwood High: 204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chilhowie High and Northwood High rank in Virginia?
Chilhowie High is 260th of 317 and Northwood High is 194th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).