Colonial Elementary vs William Byrd High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial Elementary
Troutville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
William Byrd High
Vinton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,134 students
| Measure | Colonial Elementary Troutville, Virginia | William Byrd High Vinton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #156 of 1,142 | #92 of 317 |
| National rank | #1460 of 50,301 | #1143 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 439 | 1,134 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 1,134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 88% |
| city | Troutville | Vinton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 80.9).
- •Colonial Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 88%).
- •William Byrd High does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •Colonial Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 37.7%).
- •Colonial Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.5).
- •William Byrd High is the larger school with 1,134 students compared with 439.
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 Colonial Elementary better than William Byrd High?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial Elementary ranks higher (87.5 vs 80.9 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 Colonial Elementary and William Byrd High?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Troutville and Vinton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Elementary: 439. William Byrd High: 1,134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Elementary and William Byrd High rank in Virginia?
Colonial Elementary is 156th of 1,142 and William Byrd High is 92nd of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).